Mary Philomena Kastner, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Mary Philomena Kastner is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 892-2695Walnut Creek, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Mary Philomena Kastner, PMHNP practices as part of a group psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner practice in Walnut Creek, CA. With 44+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Walnut Creek area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 784 Nurse Practitioner providers in CASee all Nurse Practitioner in Walnut Creek44+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1285dNPPES updated 2022-11-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2960 Camino Diablo Ste 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-3945

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

93.2%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

55

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

76

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

797

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $96k

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+24%)56%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
49%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Substance Use Disorders
45%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

PTSD
42%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

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. Board certified · Nov 14, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in Walnut CreekPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Mary Philomena Kastner

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mary Philomena Kastner for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Walnut Creek 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 Mary Philomena Kastner

Dr. Kastner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 892-2695.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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