Amy Culver, MD
Amy Culver is a Family Medicine specialist based in Aptos, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Amy Culver, MD has practiced family medicine for 28+ years, working in group practice. A University of California, Davis School of Medicine graduate since 1998, she brings 28+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5254dNPPES updated 2012-01-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.99%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
1.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
498
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
322
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,221
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $171k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$112 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Amy Culver's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 334065
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Amy Culver
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amy Culver for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Aptos required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amy Culver
NPI records show Dr. Culver as active with telehealth listed in Aptos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 458-6200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Amy Culver
Practice Location
7600 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003-3821
Mailing Address
2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323
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