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- 2936 de la Vina St, Suite 104, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
About Dr. Porter
Scott M. Porter, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Santa Barbara, CA. Scott is a 2009 graduate of University of California, Davis School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Scott cared for 1,450 Medicare patients across 27,208 services. The services billed most often include injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043442650.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 963-2729
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2936 DE LA VINA ST SUITE 104
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
27,208 services · 1,450 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
285 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
34 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
14 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg | Drug given | J0665 |
18,375 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Santa Barbara 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 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 kind of doctor is Scott M. Porter?
Scott M. Porter is an orthopaedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Scott M. Porter's address?
Scott M. Porter is listed at 2936 de la Vina St Suite 104, 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 Scott M. Porter?
The number on file is (805) 963-2729. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Scott M. Porter's NPI number?
Scott M. Porter's National Provider Identifier is 1043442650. 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 Scott M. Porter train?
Scott M. Porter attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Scott M. Porter been practicing?
Scott M. Porter has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Scott M. Porter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Scott M. Porter performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Scott M. Porter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Scott M. Porter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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