Max Aaron Garlick, PHD

Psychologist

Max Aaron Garlick is a Psychologist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(831) 316-4320Santa Cruz, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Max Aaron Garlick, PHD has practiced psychology for 17+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 17 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

1 of 431 Psychologist providers in CASee all Psychologist in Santa Cruz17+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 128dNPPES updated 2026-01-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

180 7th Ave Ste 202, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4734

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

123

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
69%

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

Mood Disorders
68%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
63%

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

Anxiety Disorders
58%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Osteoporosis
23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

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 · Jan 15, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Taxonomy: 103T00000X

Virtual Psychology Care With Max Aaron Garlick

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Max Aaron Garlick for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Santa Cruz 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 Max Aaron Garlick

Dr. Garlick is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 316-4320.

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