ELI S. KUPPERMAN MD – NPI #1972946432
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

ELI KUPPERMAN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SANTA BARBARA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972946432 to ELI KUPPERMAN on April 15, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Sep 03, 2019. 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 ELI KUPPERMAN below.

NPI Profile for
ELI S. KUPPERMAN

NPI Number
1972946432
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ELI S. KUPPERMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
511 BATH ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3403
Phone: (805) 963-9377 Fax: (805) 962-2154
2 Other location(s):
511 Bath St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3403
Phone: (805) 963-9377
Fax: (805) 962-2154
1250 16th St
Suite 3142
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249
Phone: (805) 637-3606
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 CA A134737
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 CA

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
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Graduated 2013
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
ELI KUPPERMAN 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
    • SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      2050 VIBORG RD
      SOLVANG, CA 93463

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