Matthew Thomas Santa Barbara, M.D.
Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Matthew Thomas Santa Barbara is a Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Detroit, MI with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MI can see Matthew Thomas Santa Barbara, M.D. in person in Detroit or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Albany Medical College of Union University graduate since 2014, he brings 12+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1059dNPPES updated 2023-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.08%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
246
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
163
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
357
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Albany Medical College
Board certified · Jun 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.
Taxonomy: 2081S0010X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
1 Ford Pl Ste 3a, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Matthew Thomas Santa Barbara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Thomas Santa Barbara for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Detroit required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Matthew Thomas Santa Barbara
NPI records show Dr. Santa Barbara as active with telehealth listed in Detroit, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (313) 916-2181.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Matthew Thomas Santa Barbara
Practice Location
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-2608
Mailing Address
1 Ford Pl Ste 3a, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
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