Luther Arms

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Luther Arms is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(628) 206-8426San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Luther Arms has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 9+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include schizophrenia, tobacco, and substance use (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in San Francisco9+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 904dNPPES updated 2023-12-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110-3518

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.5%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

21

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

32

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

867

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $334k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Schizophrenia, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders.

Schizophrenia
75%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Tobacco Use Disorder
71%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Substance Use Disorders
57%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    University of California, Davis School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 3, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Class of 2017)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 7m, San Francisco, CA 94110-3518

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Luther Arms

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Luther Arms for follow-up consultations, follow-up consultations, substance use counseling — no travel to San Francisco 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 Luther Arms

Dr. Arms is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (628) 206-8426.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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