Paul Luther, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Paul Luther is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Paul Luther, M.D. has been part of the Santa Cruz medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1173dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1663 Dominican Way Ste 214, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1556
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
21
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
654
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $54k
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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$643 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 Paul Luther's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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 Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 1975)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Paul Luther
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Luther 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 Paul Luther
NPI records show Dr. Luther as active with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 713-5011.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Luther
Practice Location
1663 Dominican Way Ste 214, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1556
Mailing Address
1663 Dominican Way Ste 214, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1556
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