2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1316959240 M.D.
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BRET DAVIS, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in SANTA BARBARA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 629 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BRET DAVIS, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SANTA BARBARA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 629 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BRET DAVIS, M.D. filed 1,583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SANTA BARBARA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRET DAVIS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRET DAVIS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2006

NPI 1316959240

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,583 138% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in California

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within California

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Procedural Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Procedural Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BRET DAVIS, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in SANTA BARBARA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1316959240. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRET DAVIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 215 PESETAS LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93110, with a listed phone of (805) 681-1761. NPI 1316959240 was issued on 08/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAVIS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 629 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $514K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

215 PESETAS LN
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110

Provider Details

NPI 1316959240
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRET DAVIS, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SANSUM CLINIC
SANTA BARBARA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRET DAVIS, M.D.. To verify BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRET DAVIS, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,583 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,583
Total Claims
$514K
Total Drug Cost
629
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,750
Total Day Supply
44,457
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$460K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 252, 85+: 94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
510
Betamethasone Dipropionate
158
Fluorouracil
85
Desonide
77
Clobetasol Propionate
68
Mupirocin
67
Metronidazole
63
Imiquimod
58
Selenium Sulfide
54
Jublia
Efinaconazole
40

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How BRET DAVIS, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s 1,583 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DAVIS.

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s specialty?
BRET DAVIS, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in SANTA BARBARA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRET DAVIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRET DAVIS, M.D. wrote 1,583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $514K in drug costs for 629 beneficiaries.
Where is BRET DAVIS, M.D. located?
BRET DAVIS, M.D. is located at 215 PESETAS LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93110. Phone: (805) 681-1761.
What is BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316959240, issued on 08/12/2006.
Does BRET DAVIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $460K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRET DAVIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Betamethasone Dipropionate, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRET DAVIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRET DAVIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,583 Part D claims and 629 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s credentials?
BRET DAVIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1316959240 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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