# Thomas C Caves, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/thomas-caves-md-1144284522
NPI: 1144284522
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Thomas C Caves, MD is a gastroenterology based in Santa Barbara, CA practicing at Sansum Clinic with NPI 1144284522 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Gastroenterology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
- Graduation year: 1998
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1144284522 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1144284522))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Sansum Clinic
- Address: 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA, 931101416
- Phone: (805) 681-7800
- Group practice size: 321 members

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 10 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 2 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Thomas C Caves, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1144284522).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 25 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $527.

Largest disclosed payer: Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ($164 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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