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
- Primary practice
-
334 S Patterson Ave, Ste 105
Santa Barbara, CA 931112475
(805) 964-1514
fax (805) 964-0861
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $15.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.