David Lapatka, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Santa Barbara, CA

David Lapatka, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Santa Barbara, California. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Covenant Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 681-1761.

David Lapatka is licensed to practice in California (license number G44032) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982617924.

Contact Information

David Lapatka, MD
215 Pesetas Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1416
(805) 681-1761
(805) 681-1768



Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid Lapatka
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience45 Years
Location215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David Lapatka attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982617924
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860685039
  • Enrollment ID: I20210115000807

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Lapatka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982617924NPI-NPPES
00G440320MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery G44032 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Waterloo Medical CenterWaterloo, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Covenant Medical Center Inc0244148732211

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Entity NameCovenant Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548288160
PECOS PAC ID: 0244148732
Enrollment ID: O20031111000534

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David Lapatka, MD
Po Box 62106,
Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106

Ph: (805) 681-1761
David Lapatka, MD
215 Pesetas Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1416

Ph: (805) 681-1761

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