Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside, RN, PMHFNPC
NPI 1417205527 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside, RN, PMHFNPC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1417205527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417205527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RN, PMHFNPC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 802020 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 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
676 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 | 656 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 20 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $117–$163 (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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 355 | 29 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 168 | 18 |
| Clozapine | 151 | 11 |
| Aripiprazole | 134 | 19 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 126 | 12 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 101 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 88 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-21
- Last updated
- 2017-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside's NPI number?
- Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417205527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside's specialty?
- Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside located?
- Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1976.
- What is Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside is (831) 454-4170.
- Does Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside accept Medicare?
- Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Nakkerud-Whiteside's NPI (1417205527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.