Provider Profile
Christopher Huntsman, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Christopher Huntsman
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Christopher Huntsman, PA-C practices in Santa Barbara, CA. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 235 services to 190 patients. The services billed most often include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, and insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (916) 677-9313
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1755 GRAND AVE
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
235 services · 190 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
70 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
53 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | Procedure | 36573 |
19 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62328 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants in Santa Barbara 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher Huntsman?
Christopher Huntsman is a physician assistant in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Christopher Huntsman's address?
Christopher Huntsman is listed at 1755 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Huntsman?
The number on file is (916) 677-9313. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher Huntsman?
Christopher Huntsman's National Provider Identifier is 1821549569. 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
Where did Christopher Huntsman train?
Christopher Huntsman attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher Huntsman have?
Christopher Huntsman has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher Huntsman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher Huntsman performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement and fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher Huntsman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher Huntsman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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