Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christian Powell

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1134310006
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
215 Pesetas Ln
Santa Barbara, CA 931101416
(805) 681-1761
fax (805) 681-1768
Mailing address
Po Box 62106
Santa Barbara, CA 931602106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 29, 2011
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A108605

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134310006. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
162,882
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,465,229
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 87,520 20 $6
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 40,620 389 $23
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 11,970 12 $10
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 11,750 16 $13
J9312 Injection, rituximab, 10 mg 3,690 11 $80
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 2,350 12 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,398 714 $136
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 932 408 $15
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 534 95 $1
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 393 393 $43

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Santa Barbara Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 3,880. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,692
Transactions
92
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 30 $386.34
Amgen INC. 15 $370.29
Abbvie INC. 22 $367.36
Radius Health, INC. 8 $215.84
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 8 $158.37
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 3 $71.38
Pfizer INC. 2 $38.51
Ucb, INC. 1 $26.89
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $22.47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $19.83
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $14.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,692

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,843
Patients
525
Total drug cost
$408,069
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 358 85 $18,591
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 276 71 $12,091
Prednisone Generic 229 76 $2,429
Celecoxib Generic 201 78 $12,385
Allopurinol Generic 154 38 $2,732
Gabapentin Generic 105 28 $1,019
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 78 22 $2,735
Alendronate Sodium Generic 77 28 $666
Colchicine Generic 64 27 $7,104
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 64 21 $2,408

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christian Powell's medical specialty?
Dr. Christian Powell practices Rheumatology Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Christian Powell practice?
Dr. Christian Powell practices at 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 931101416. Office phone: 8056811761.
What is Dr. Christian Powell's NPI?
Dr. Christian Powell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134310006, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christian Powell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christian Powell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christian Powell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (HCPCS J3111). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.