Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stuart Winthrop, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1356344485
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
515 E Micheltorena St, Ste D
Santa Barbara, CA 931034224
(805) 963-4272
fax (805) 962-7342

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 25, 2008
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G34164
Medicaid
CA #00G341640

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356344485. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,490
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$940,170
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,837 1,636 $132
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 1,696 908 $95
92134 Imaging of retina 1,194 996 $42
92250 Photography of the retina 882 856 $39
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 613 236 $26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 606 567 $38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 380 380 $156
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 339 332 $67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 317 187 $551
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 303 86 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Santa Barbara Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 302. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$360
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $205.70
Dompe US, INC. 1 $111.04
Alimera Sciences, INC. 1 $43.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$360

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,045
Patients
883
Total drug cost
$264,271
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 1,372 304 $16,768
Timolol Maleate Generic 463 156 $7,514
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 211 47 $102,458
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 171 107 $9,933
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 139 39 $3,098
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 122 26 $42,830
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 113 36 $2,560
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 87 64 $5,504
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 61 15 $28,788
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 60 30 $1,330

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stuart Winthrop's medical specialty?
Dr. Stuart Winthrop practices Ophthalmology Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Stuart Winthrop practice?
Dr. Stuart Winthrop practices at 515 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 931034224. Office phone: 8059634272.
What is Dr. Stuart Winthrop's NPI?
Dr. Stuart Winthrop's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356344485, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stuart Winthrop accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Stuart Winthrop does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Stuart Winthrop commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.