Ryan Thomas Ash, MD, PHD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Ryan Thomas Ash is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 723-4000Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ryan Thomas Ash, MD, PHD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Palo Alto, CA. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 2016, he brings 10+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Palo Alto10+ years experienceNPI since 2018

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

76.5/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

13

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

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 · 2016

    Baylor College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 17, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 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

Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ryan Thomas Ash

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ryan Thomas Ash for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Ryan Thomas Ash

Dr. Ash is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023. See Data Methodology.

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