Latha Nair, M.D.
NPI 1164527560 · Psychiatry Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Latha Nair, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1164527560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164527560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 100593 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
191 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $97 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 58 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 33 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $134 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$134 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olanzapinebrand: Olanzapine Odt | 105 | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 82 | — |
| Clozapine | 80 | — |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 69 | 16 |
| Olanzapine | 65 | 15 |
| Lorazepam | 61 | 15 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 47 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,129 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3211 Woodland AveKansas City, MO 64109-2073Phone: (816) 347-3244
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2021-08-31
- Certified
- 2021-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Latha Nair's NPI number?
- Latha Nair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164527560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Latha Nair's specialty?
- Latha Nair is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Latha Nair located?
- Latha Nair's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1976.
- What is Latha Nair's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Latha Nair is (831) 454-4170.
- Does Latha Nair accept Medicare?
- Latha Nair is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Latha Nair's NPI active?
- Yes — Latha Nair's NPI (1164527560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.