Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Carlson, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine Physician (CMS: Nuclear Medicine) · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1902133465
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 W Pueblo St
Santa Barbara, CA 931054311
(805) 563-5870
fax (805) 898-3616
Mailing address
Po Box 62106
Santa Barbara, CA 931602106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 3, 2015
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207U00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A103062
Medicaid
CA #1902133465

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902133465. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
52,458
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,332,698
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 46,829 397 $0
A9595 Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie 1,299 132 $614
78815 Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 825 622 $1,823
A9552 Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 785 565 $353
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast 498 357 $176
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 480 343 $360
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 236 59 $56
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 155 152 $79
A9500 Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose 128 69 $14
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 125 105 $210

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,345. This provider delivers 39× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$135
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 3 $88.00
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $26.96
GE HEALTHCARE 1 $19.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$135

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Carlson's medical specialty?
Dr. David Carlson practices Nuclear Medicine Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. David Carlson practice?
Dr. David Carlson practices at 300 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 931054311. Office phone: 8055635870.
What is Dr. David Carlson's NPI?
Dr. David Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902133465, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Carlson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Carlson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie (HCPCS A9595); Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (HCPCS 78815). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.