Physician Profile
Matthew A. Pifer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pifer
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Matthew A. Pifer, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic sports medicine. Matthew graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University in 2008. Matthew is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Matthew provided 2,612 services to 1,292 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 967-9311
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5333 HOLLISTER AVE STE 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Sports Medicine 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Ankle & Foot
- Heel Spurs
- High Ankle Sprain
- Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
Bone
- Bone Bruise
Bone & Joint
- Bone fractures
- Stress fracture
Core & Hip
- Groin Strain
Elbow
- Elbow Ligament Tear
- Golfer's elbow
- Little League Elbow
- Tennis elbow
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
- Turf toe
Hand & Wrist
- Torn Thumb Ligament
- Wrist Fractures and Sprains
Head & Spine
- Concussion
Hip
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip labral tear
Hip & Groin
- Hip Pointer
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Sports Hernia
Joint
- Hip Pain and Tightness
- Loose cartilage in joint
Joints
- Bursitis
Knee
- Baker's Cyst
- Chondromalacia
- Jumper's knee
- Knee collateral ligament injury
- Patellar instability and dislocation
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- PCL tear
- Plica Syndrome
- Water On The Knee
Knee & Hip
- IT Band Syndrome
Leg
- Acute Leg Compartment Syndrome
- Hamstring Pull
- Shin Splints
Muscle & Tendon
- Muscle strain
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
Pediatric & Teen Sports
- Little league shoulder
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Sever's Disease
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Clavicle pain
- Dead arm syndrome
- Frozen shoulder
- Separated Shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Shoulder instability and dislocation
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
Shoulder & Arm
- Torn bicep
Spine & Back
- Stress Fracture Of The Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Diagnostics
- Compartment Pressure Testing
Evaluation
- Concussion evaluation
- Return to sport testing
- Running Gait Analysis
- Sports physical
Injections
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Knee Joint Injections
- Trigger-point injection
- Ultrasound-guided injection
Non-Surgical Treatment
- Custom orthotics
- Dry needling
- Shockwave Therapy
- Tenex Procedure
Procedures
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Regenerative Medicine
- PRP Injection
- Stem Cell Therapy
Surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Bicep tendon repair
- Bursa Removal
- Cartilage restoration
- Collarbone fracture surgery
- Elbow Scope
- Exertional compartment syndrome release
- Hamstring repair surgery
- High Ankle Sprain Surgery
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip labrum repair
- Knee arthroscopy
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- MCL repair
- Meniscus repair
- Microfracture Knee Surgery
- Open reduction and internal fixation
- PCL Reconstruction
- Peroneal Tendon Repair
- Rotator cuff repair
- Separated shoulder surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder labrum repair
- Shoulder replacement
- Shoulder stabilization surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
- Stiff Big Toe Surgery
- Tennis Elbow Surgery
- Thumb Ligament Repair
Therapy & Devices
- Custom Knee Bracing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,612 services · 1,292 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
264 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
48 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
45 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Partial removal of shoulder joint lining using an endoscope | Procedure | 29820 |
44 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
38 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Removal of shoulder scar tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29825 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
26 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
234 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
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.
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 orthopaedic sports medicines in Santa Barbara 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pifer's specialty?
Dr. Pifer is an orthopaedic sports medicine in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pifer?
Dr. Pifer is listed at 5333 Hollister Ave Ste 150, 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. Pifer?
The number on file is (805) 967-9311. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pifer?
Dr. Pifer's National Provider Identifier is 1336302231. 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. Pifer's medical education?
Dr. Pifer attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pifer have?
Dr. Pifer has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pifer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pifer performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope and partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Pifer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pifer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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