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Thomas Clarence Caves, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Santa Barbara, CA. Thomas is a 1998 graduate of New York Medical College. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 1,759 Medicare patients across 1,919 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (805) 898-3120
- Email not available
Practice Locations
317 W PUEBLO ST
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,919 services · 1,759 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
380 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
156 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
51 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
31 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
24 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
24 |
| Biopsy of lower large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45331 |
16 |
| Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract | Treatment | 91110 |
15 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
591 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
303 |
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 gastroenterology specialists at this location 4
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 gastroenterology specialists in Santa Barbara 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Caves's specialty?
Dr. Caves is a gastroenterology in Santa Barbara, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Caves?
Dr. Caves is listed at 317 W PUEBLO ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Caves?
The number on file is (805) 898-3120. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Caves's NPI number?
Dr. Caves's National Provider Identifier is 1144284522. 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. Caves's medical education?
Dr. Caves attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Caves been practicing?
Dr. Caves has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Caves known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Caves performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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