Physician Profile
Russ L. Levitan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Levitan
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Russ L. Levitan, MD practices in San Luis Obispo, CA. Russ graduated from Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 1985. Russ is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Russ cared for 843 Medicare patients across 3,880 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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) 544-7246
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10 SANTA ROSA ST STE 201
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,880 services · 843 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician | Procedure | 62370 |
258 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
54 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
49 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
49 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
45 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
37 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | Procedure | 64484 |
37 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Electronic analysis of spinal canal drug infusion pump | Procedure | 62367 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64633 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
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 specialists at this location 2
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 specialists in San Luis Obispo 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Levitan?
Dr. Levitan is a specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Levitan's address?
Dr. Levitan is listed at 10 Santa Rosa St Ste 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. 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. Levitan?
The number on file is (805) 544-7246. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Levitan's NPI number?
Dr. Levitan's National Provider Identifier is 1992783302. 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 Dr. Levitan train?
Dr. Levitan attended Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Levitan been practicing?
Dr. Levitan has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Levitan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Levitan performs procedures including electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician, injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance and injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Levitan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Levitan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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