Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Philip Bretsky, MD, PHD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Santa Monica, CA

  • NPI 1568683076
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1301 20Th St, Suite 230
Santa Monica, CA 904042050
(310) 828-4411
fax (310) 828-2411

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 25, 2012
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A99447

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568683076. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,704
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$523,944
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 1,933 197 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,014 215 $139
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 767 199 $98
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 325 179 $8
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 236 137 $193
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 174 126 $26
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 170 147 $16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 163 163 $140
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 123 63 $145
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay 118 116 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 58 peers in this city , average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 59× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $31.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
970
Patients
249
Total drug cost
$24,849
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 169 41 $2,144
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 100 27 $1,766
Alprazolam Generic 86 14 $1,281
Lorazepam Generic 60 17 $466
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 59 16 $2,920
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 57 0 $4,838
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 57 12 $1,259
Lisinopril Generic 56 14 $665
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 53 16 $735
Trazodone Hcl Generic 49 14 $590

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Philip Bretsky's medical specialty?
Dr. Philip Bretsky practices Internal Medicine Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. Philip Bretsky practice?
Dr. Philip Bretsky practices at 1301 20Th St, Santa Monica, CA 904042050. Office phone: 3108284411.
What is Dr. Philip Bretsky's NPI?
Dr. Philip Bretsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568683076, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Philip Bretsky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Philip Bretsky accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Philip Bretsky commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.