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PAUL LUTHER M.D.
NPI 1437184660
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 214, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 713-5011(831) 713-5126 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Oct 18, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Paul Luther M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL LUTHER M.D. (NPI 1437184660) is an individual psychiatry provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A30758) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437184660
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NamePAUL LUTHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 214Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1556
Mailing Address1663 Dominican Way Ste 214Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1556 · (831) 713-5011 · Fax (831) 713-5126
Phone(831) 713-5011
Fax(831) 713-5126
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 18, 2021
✔ NPI 1437184660 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 · A30758
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.
1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 214, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid00A307580CA
OtherZZZ91891ZCA · County Of Santa Cruz Medicare Group Ptan#
OtherA30758CA · Medical License#
OtherZZZ91892ZCA · County Of Santa Cruz Medicare Group Ptan#
OtherZZZ92069ZCA · County Of Santa Cruz Medicare Group Ptan#

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Paul Luther M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5799721817
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050629000515
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Luther reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Paul Luther MD, A Professional Corporation
Same address
Psychiatry
1663 DOMINICAN WAY, SUITE 214
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Paul Luther M D A Professional Corporation
NPI 1174833669 (831) 809-6766

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
152 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
151 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95065 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
$186.69 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $46.67 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.84 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RONALD JAMES SAGER MD INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 214
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 515-7180
DR. RONALD JAMES SAGER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 214
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 515-7180

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 Paul Luther's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Luther is 1437184660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Paul Luther located?

Paul Luther practices at 1663 Dominican Way Ste 214, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. The listed phone number is (831) 713-5011.

What is Paul Luther's specialty?

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

Is Paul Luther enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Luther is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paul Luther's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Luther reassigns Medicare benefits to Paul Luther MD, A Professional Corporation (Santa Cruz, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Paul Luther's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Luther was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.