STEPHEN W. HOSEA MD – NPI #1457411050
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

STEPHEN HOSEA is a physician located in SANTA BARBARA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457411050 to STEPHEN HOSEA on December 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Nov 07, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEPHEN HOSEA below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN W. HOSEA

NPI Number
1457411050
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN W. HOSEA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
320 W PUEBLO ST
ROOM 6 S06
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4311
Phone: (805) 682-3610 Fax: (805) 682-3050
Mailing address
PO BOX 50706
COMPLET PRACTICE RESOURCE
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93150-0706
Phone: (805) 963-3757 Fax: (805) 564-3332
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)		 CA G45763

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1973
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEPHEN HOSEA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      351 S PATTERSON AVE
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
    • SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      400 WEST PUEBLO
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102

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