Mala Nayak, MD
NPI 1215036918 · Psychiatry Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mala Nayak, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1215036918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215036918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A55279 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
58 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $155 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $155–$155 (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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 117 |
| Clonazepam | 80 |
| Gabapentin | 78 |
| Lorazepam | 53 |
| Clozapine | 48 |
| Mirtazapine | 38 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 36 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 32 |
| Lamotrigine | 31 |
| Risperidone | 31 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2013-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mala Nayak's NPI number?
- Mala Nayak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215036918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mala Nayak's specialty?
- Mala Nayak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mala Nayak located?
- Mala Nayak's practice location on file with NPPES is 206 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1618.
- What is Mala Nayak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mala Nayak is (650) 617-8340.
- Does Mala Nayak accept Medicare?
- Mala Nayak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mala Nayak's NPI active?
- Yes — Mala Nayak's NPI (1215036918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.