MATTHEW A. PIFER MD – NPI #1336302231
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

MATTHEW PIFER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SANTA BARBARA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336302231 to MATTHEW PIFER on July 10, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 21, 2026. 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 MATTHEW PIFER below.

NPI Profile for
MATTHEW A. PIFER

NPI Number
1336302231
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MATTHEW A. PIFER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
5333 HOLLISTER AVE STE 150
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2443
Phone: (805) 967-9311 Fax: (805) 681-9969
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 21, 2026

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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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 CA A124936
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 CA A124936

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
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MATTHEW PIFER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      351 S PATTERSON AVE
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
    • LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      1515 E OCEAN AVENUE
      LOMPOC, CA 93436
    • SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      400 WEST PUEBLO
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102

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