Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Liza Presser Belkin, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5333 HOLLISTER AVE STE 295, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
8055693377
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1982709036 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Presser Belkin

Dr. Liza Presser Belkin is an allergy & immunology physician in Santa Barbara, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Presser Belkin performed 1,927 Medicare services across 327 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Presser Belkin received a total of $4,339 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 185 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in allergy & immunology (internal medicine) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Presser Belkin is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 42% volume in CA $4,339 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,927
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for allergy & immunology (internal medicine) physician
327
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~101 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
879 $4 $11
Skin allergy test
A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
645 $7 $13
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
214 $138 $291
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 76 $175 $477
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
67 $27 $74
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
33 $66 $282
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
13 $92 $264
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,339
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $620/year across 7 years
Top 26% in CA for allergy & immunology (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
185
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,244 (97.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$95 (2.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,184
2023
$601
2022
$556
2021
$496
2020
$486
2019
$696
2018
$319

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$216
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$197
GENZYME CORPORATION
$177
Genentech USA, Inc.
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$106
CSL Behring
$89
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$65
PFIZER INC.
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$43
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$29
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$27
LEO Pharma Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 49.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$610
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$531
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$473
GENZYME CORPORATION
$366
CSL Behring
$318
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$302
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$221
ALK-Abello, Inc
$205
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$190
kaleo, Inc.
$168
Shire North American Group Inc
$136
PFIZER INC.
$128
Genentech USA, Inc.
$125
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$95
Bio Products Laboratory USA, Inc.
$82
Grifols USA, LLC
$68
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$58
LEO Pharma Inc.
$58
Kaleo, Inc.
$56
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
OptiNose US, Inc.
$23
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Optinose US, Inc.
$20
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · Auvi-Q · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ELAPRASE · EUCRISA · FASENRA · Gammaplex · Haegarda · Hizentra · ILARIS · NUCALA · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORLADEYO · Odactra · PALFORZIA · Palforzia · RUCONEST · SYMBICORT · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Allergy & immunology physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$95,977
Nearest hospital
GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Presser Belkin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Presser Belkin experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Presser Belkin performed 879 allergy skin test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Presser Belkin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Presser Belkin received a total of $4,339 from 26 companies across 185 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Presser Belkin's costs compare to other allergy & immunology physicians in Santa Barbara?
Dr. Presser Belkin's average Medicare payment per service is $29. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Presser Belkin) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →