NPPES file of Aug 9, 2026

Margaret D. Bischel

Nephrology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA

Margaret D. Bischel is a nephrology physician with a practice address in Santa Barbara, California, and NPI 1538162888, issued on May 31, 2005. Check the license (California G12382, as entered in NPPES) on the Medical Board of California; the federal record below is the public data PlainDoctor holds for this provider.

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NPPES recordNPPES file of Aug 9, 2026
1538162888
Name
Margaret D. Bischel
Primary taxonomy
Nephrology Physician 207RN0300X
License number
G12382 CA
Self-reported in NPPES; status is on the state search
Practice location
860 Ladera LN, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone
(805) 969-2606
Enumerated
May 31, 2005
Record last updated
Jul 13, 2026
Entity
Type 1 · individual
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  1. 1IdentityNPI record in CMS NPPESNPI lookupConfirmed in NPPES
  2. 2LicenseActive license and public ordersMedical Board of California
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Common questions

What is Margaret D. Bischel's NPI number?

Margaret D. Bischel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538162888, issued on May 31, 2005. An NPI identifies a provider in billing; it is not a license.

Where is Margaret D. Bischel located?

The NPPES record lists a practice address at 860 Ladera LN, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108. Phone: (805) 969-2606. Providers update this record themselves, so call before visiting.

How can I verify Margaret D. Bischel's license?

NPPES lists California license number G12382, as entered by the provider. Search the Medical Board of California at https://www.mbc.ca.gov/License-Verification/default.aspx. The NPPES record confirms identity only; the state search shows license status, expiration and public orders.

Source: CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), file of Aug 9, 2026 (NPPES files on CMS.gov); NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy. An NPI identifies who bills; it is not a license.

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