Physician Profile
Paul Luther, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Luther
Paul Luther, M.D. practices psychiatry in Santa Cruz, CA. Paul is a 1975 graduate of University of Louisville School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 42 Medicare patients across 303 services. The services billed most often include psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (831) 713-5011
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 214
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Trauma
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
- Agoraphobia
- OCD
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Specific phobias
Mood disorders
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
Substance-related and addictive
- Alcohol use disorder
- Opioid use disorder
Addiction & Substance Use
- Drug addiction
- Gambling Addiction
Cognitive and adjustment
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Prolonged grief disorder
Eating Disorders
- Binge eating
- Eating disorders
Eating, sleep, and somatic
- Illness anxiety disorder
Mood & Depression
- Postpartum depression
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
Personality and dissociative
- Borderline personality disorder
- Dissociative disorders
- Narcissistic personality disorder
Sleep & Wakefulness
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Assessment
- Suicide and safety risk assessment
Addiction care
- Addiction counseling
Addiction Medicine
- Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal Management
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
Assessments
- Adult ADHD Testing
- Autism testing
- Cognitive Assessment
Brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Consultations
- Psychiatric Second Opinion
Diagnostics
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychiatric Genetic Testing
Inpatient care
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Interventional psychiatry
- Spravato Treatment
Psychotherapy
- Anger Management Counseling
- Couples counseling
- EMDR Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
Sleep Medicine
- Sleep counseling
Specialized care
- Light Therapy
Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Somatic experiencing
Therapy and care
- Family therapy
- Group psychotherapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
303 services · 42 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90833 |
152 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
151 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other psychiatrists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other psychiatrists in Santa Cruz 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1975 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Paul Luther specialize in?
Paul Luther is a psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
NPI registry
Where is Paul Luther located?
Paul Luther is listed at 1663 Dominican Way Ste 214, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Paul Luther's phone number?
The number on file is (831) 713-5011. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Paul Luther's NPI number?
Paul Luther's National Provider Identifier is 1437184660. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Paul Luther train?
Paul Luther attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Paul Luther been practicing?
Paul Luther has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Paul Luther do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul Luther provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Paul Luther confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul Luther. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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