Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (805) 681-1522
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5333 HOLLISTER AVE. SUITE #208
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
520 services · 395 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
122 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31525 |
36 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
84 |
| 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 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
56 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
16 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
15 |
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 otolaryngology specialists 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 otolaryngology specialists 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 Dr. May's specialty?
Dr. May is an otolaryngology in Santa Barbara, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. May?
Dr. 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 Dr. May?
The number on file is (805) 681-1522. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. May?
Dr. 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 Dr. May's medical education?
Dr. 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 Dr. May have?
Dr. May has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. May known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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