Michael A O'Connor, PCNS
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Michael A O'Connor is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael a O'Connor, PCNS has practiced nursing for 17+ years, working in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Santa Cruz area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 970dNPPES updated 2023-09-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.6 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
78
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,191
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $134k
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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.
Board certified · Sep 25, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Michael a O'Connor
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael a O'Connor for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — 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 Michael a O'Connor
NPI records show Dr. O'Connor as active with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 454-4100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael a O'Connor
Practice Location
1080 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1966
Mailing Address
1080 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1966
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