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- 5333 Hollister Ave., Suite #208, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
About Dr. May
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Bruce C. May, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Bruce graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1976. Bruce is also listed as specializing in allergy and otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Bruce provided 520 services to 395 patients. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and exam of ear using a microscope. NPI 1083700785 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 681-1522
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5333 HOLLISTER AVE. SUITE #208
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
520 services · 395 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
122 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31525 |
36 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
84 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
120 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
56 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
39 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | Billing code | G2212 |
32 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ENT doctors in Santa Barbara 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Bruce C. May's specialty?
Bruce C. May is an ENT doctor in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Bruce C. May?
Bruce C. May is listed at 5333 Hollister Ave. Suite #208, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Bruce C. May?
The number on file is (805) 681-1522. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Bruce C. May?
Bruce C. May's National Provider Identifier is 1083700785. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Bruce C. May's education?
Bruce C. May attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Bruce C. May have?
Bruce C. May has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Bruce C. May known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Bruce C. May performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Bruce C. May's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bruce C. May. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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