Blythe Ballaao, PMHNP
NPI 1669975777 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Blythe Ballaao, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1669975777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669975777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP136980 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
18 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 18 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $163–$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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lurasidone Hcl | 47 |
| Lamotrigine | 44 |
| Olanzapine | 26 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 24 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 22 |
| Mirtazapine | 17 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 15 |
| Aripiprazole | 15 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1400 Emeline AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060Phone: (831) 454-4885
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-14
- Last updated
- 2025-02-19
- Certified
- 2025-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Blythe Ballaao's NPI number?
- Blythe Ballaao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669975777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Blythe Ballaao's specialty?
- Blythe Ballaao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Blythe Ballaao located?
- Blythe Ballaao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1080 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1966.
- What is Blythe Ballaao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Blythe Ballaao is (831) 454-4100.
- Does Blythe Ballaao accept Medicare?
- Blythe Ballaao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Blythe Ballaao's NPI active?
- Yes — Blythe Ballaao's NPI (1669975777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.