Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna, RN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse · Encinitas, CA

  • NPI 1700124971
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
351 Santa Fe Dr Ste 200
Encinitas, CA 920245137
(858) 279-1223
Additional location
277 Rancheros Dr Ste 301
San Marcos, CA 920692993
(760) 471-4073
fax (619) 528-4625

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 22, 2024
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #95005445 · California #761084

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700124971. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
402
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$36,775
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 197 56 $60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 166 43 $113
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 28 28 $147
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 11 11 $193

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Encinitas Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $14.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
704
Patients
123
Total drug cost
$12,111
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sertraline Hcl Generic 121 25 $636
Trazodone Hcl Generic 65 20 $820
Clonazepam Generic 55 12 $364
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 55 13 $1,208
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 55 15 $1,970
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 52 14 $238
Lamotrigine Generic 47 0 $452
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 43 12 $1,552
Buspirone Hcl Generic 41 0 $736
Gabapentin Generic 39 12 $731

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna practice?
Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna practices at 351 Santa Fe Dr Ste 200, Encinitas, CA 920245137. Office phone: 8582791223.
What is Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna's NPI?
Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700124971, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Harwood McKenna commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.