Physician Profile
Stuart R. Hutchinson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hutchinson
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Stuart R. Hutchinson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Medicare claims data shows Stuart provided 3,371 services to 818 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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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) 963-9377
- Email not available
Practice Locations
511 BATH ST
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,371 services · 818 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 22514 |
25 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Treatment of broken spine bone with stabilizing device, each additional segment | Procedure | 22515 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance | Procedure | 22513 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views | Imaging | 72120 |
110 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
84 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72080 |
45 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
25 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
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 surgery of the spines at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines in Santa Barbara 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hutchinson's specialty?
Dr. Hutchinson is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hutchinson?
Dr. Hutchinson is listed at 511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hutchinson?
The number on file is (805) 963-9377. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hutchinson?
Dr. Hutchinson's National Provider Identifier is 1922110329. 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. Hutchinson's medical education?
Dr. Hutchinson attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hutchinson have?
Dr. Hutchinson has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hutchinson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hutchinson performs procedures including treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device, injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and treatment of broken spine bone with stabilizing device, each additional segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hutchinson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hutchinson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.