Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Huntsman, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1821549569
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1755 Grand Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 931031920
(916) 677-9313

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821549569. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
291
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$21,690
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 103 37 $93
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 56 49 $95
36573 Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older 53 50 $73
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 22 22 $12
36410 Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) 21 21 $8
62328 Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance 14 13 $75
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 11 11 $67
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 11 11 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Santa Barbara Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Huntsman's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Huntsman practices Physician Assistant in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Huntsman practice?
Dr. Christopher Huntsman practices at 1755 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 931031920. Office phone: 9166779313.
What is Dr. Christopher Huntsman's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Huntsman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821549569, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Huntsman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Huntsman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Huntsman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS 49083); Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS 32555); Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS 36573). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.