--- title: "Dr. Thomas L. Beamer | Family Doctor in Carpinteria, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Thomas L. Beamer, M.D. practices Family Medicine in Carpinteria, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-tom-beamer-1090093438" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Thomas L. Beamer, M.D. ![Thomas L. Beamer, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/rpgz4ecbHY55SoEtXLoNNlDfJBkSLigHOEGYL42dv3c/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(342 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Thomas L. Beamer, M.D. ## Family Medicine - Not accepting new patients [4806 Carpinteria AvenueCarpinteria, CA 93013](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4806+Carpinteria+Avenue+Carpinteria%2C+CA+93013+US) ## Schedule appointment [805-566-5080](tel:+18055665080) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-tom-beamer-1090093438#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-tom-beamer-1090093438#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-tom-beamer-1090093438#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-tom-beamer-1090093438#provider-services) ## About Dr. Beamer Languages English and Spanish Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Professional highlights He is the head varsity softball coach at Bishop Diego High School and maintains active membership in the Santa Barbara Medical Society, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Family Practice. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Loyola University Chicago **Internship:** Lutheran General Hospital ## Board certifications - Family Medicine - Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (24 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Individual and Family HMO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum/Catastrophic Plans - Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) - Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) - Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) - Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access EPO - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Choice POS II - First Health - Health Fund HMO - Health Fund POS - Health Fund PPO - Health Network - HMO - HMO Deductible - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Savings Plus Narrow Network Product PPO-POS **Anthem Blue Cross of California (16 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum - (Pathway-EPO) - Anthem Bronze PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Gold PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees (includes CalPERS) - Anthem Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Silver PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - My Choice PPO **Blue Shield of California (28 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Tandem PPO/EPO - Blue Shield Trio ACO HMO (IFP & Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Gold PPO - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Virtual Blue PPO - Vital Shield 900 Plans **California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) (1 plan)** ### California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) - PPO: Large Group & Small Group Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Carpinteria Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/carpinteria-care-center-1080758775) 4806 Carpinteria Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4806+Carpinteria+Avenue+Carpinteria%2C+CA+93013+US) [805-566-5080](tel:+18055665080) 805-566-5007 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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