Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Asher Kupperman, M.D.
Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
- NPI 1104141993
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 68.9 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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511 Bath St
Santa Barbara, CA 931013403
(805) 963-9377
fax (805) 962-2154
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 11, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2086S0105X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A118689 · California #PENDING
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104141993. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,955
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$439,135
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 1,166 | 337 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,129 | 565 | $136 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 378 | 378 | $177 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 364 | 165 | $46 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 346 | 247 | $43 | |
76942 |
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 242 | 196 | $64 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 185 | 137 | $62 | |
20606 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | 181 | 144 | $109 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 169 | 112 | $42 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 114 | 114 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Santa Barbara Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$251
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endo USA, INC. | 1 | $150.01 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $83.40 | |
| Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $17.53 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
22
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$108
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 22 | 0 | $108 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Asher Kupperman's medical specialty?
Dr. Asher Kupperman practices Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Asher Kupperman practice?
Dr. Asher Kupperman practices at 511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 931013403. Office phone: 8059639377.
What is Dr. Asher Kupperman's NPI?
Dr. Asher Kupperman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104141993, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Asher Kupperman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Asher Kupperman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Asher Kupperman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.