Paul Luther, M.D.
NPI 1437184660 · Psychiatry Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Luther, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1437184660).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437184660
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A30758 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 152 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 151 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$90 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 61 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 54 |
| Lamotrigine | 41 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 35 |
| Clonazepam | 34 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 31 |
| Diazepam | 23 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 23 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Luther's NPI number?
- Paul Luther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437184660, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Luther's specialty?
- Paul Luther is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Luther located?
- Paul Luther's practice location on file with NPPES is 1663 Dominican Way Ste 214, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1556.
- What is Paul Luther's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Luther is (831) 713-5011.
- Does Paul Luther accept Medicare?
- Paul Luther is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Luther's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Luther's NPI (1437184660) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.