Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Hammond, MD

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

  • NPI 1699773085
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 59 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
334 S Patterson Ave, Ste 105
Santa Barbara, CA 931112475
(805) 964-1514
fax (805) 964-0861

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 12, 2007
Year of graduation
1967 — 59 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A22956

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699773085. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,178
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$271,790
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,937 293 $7
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 499 380 $65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 425 344 $91
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 315 202 $42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 140 129 $57
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 106 81 $184
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 106 93 $123
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 82 13 $1
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 62 58 $100
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 56 53 $647

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Santa Barbara Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 247. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 1 $15.27

By nature of payment

Education
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
191
Patients
80
Total drug cost
$56,910
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 53 32 $639
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 23 12 $1,665
Fluocinonide Generic 21 12 $901
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 20 0 $365
Imiquimod Generic 14 12 $399
Fluorouracil Generic 13 12 $1,518
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 13 0 $205
Acyclovir Generic 12 0 $345
Minoxidil Generic 11 0 $209
Siliq (Brodalumab) Brand 11 0 $50,664

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Hammond's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Hammond practices Dermatology Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Hammond practice?
Dr. Richard Hammond practices at 334 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 931112475. Office phone: 8059641514.
What is Dr. Richard Hammond's NPI?
Dr. Richard Hammond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699773085, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Hammond accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Hammond accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Hammond commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.