DR. NEIL BRAST M.D.
NPI 1285799098
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Palo Alto, CA

Active since December 22, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 1, 2026
936 COLORADO AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94303(650) 493-4900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Neil Brast M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. NEIL BRAST M.D. (NPI 1285799098) is an individual psychiatry provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (G28059) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through December 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285799098
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. NEIL BRASTCredential: M.D.
Location Address936 COLORADO AVEPalo Alto, CA 94303-3801
Mailing Address936 Colorado AvePalo Alto, CA 94303-3801 · (650) 493-4900
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1285799098 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in CA · G28059
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
936 COLORADO AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINA43592

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Neil Brast M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 1, 2012 through December 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 1, 2012
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94303 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$206.04 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $51.51 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Neil Brast's NPI number?

The NPI number for Neil Brast is 1285799098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2006.

Where is Neil Brast located?

Neil Brast practices at 936 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The listed phone number is (650) 493-4900.

What is Neil Brast's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Neil Brast enrolled in Medicare?

No. Neil Brast has opted out of Medicare through December 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Neil Brast was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.