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Donald T. Godbold, MD

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About Dr. Godbold

Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Donald T. Godbold, MD is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Donald cared for 54 Medicare patients across 55 services. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making and emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making. NPI 1871556746 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Specialty

Emergency Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

AZ · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 51364CurrentExpires Jun 2028Since 1992
NPINational Provider Identifier
1871556746Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Godbold?

Dr. Godbold is an emergency physician in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Godbold's address?

Dr. Godbold is listed at 3916 State St Emergency Department, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Godbold?

The number on file is (800) 563-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Godbold's NPI number?

Dr. Godbold's National Provider Identifier is 1871556746. 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

How long has Dr. Godbold been practicing?

Dr. Godbold has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What procedures does Dr. Godbold perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Godbold the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Godbold confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Godbold. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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