Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Blythe Ballaao, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1669975777
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1080 Emeline Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950601966
(831) 454-4100
Additional location
1400 Emeline Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-4885
Mailing address
1400 Emeline Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950601976

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 19, 2025
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #95008756 · Texas #AP136980

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669975777. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
39
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,665
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 23 21 $164
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 14 $118

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
300
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$93,755
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 42 11 $5,989
Lamotrigine Generic 36 0 $1,003
Mirtazapine Generic 36 12 $1,816
Trazodone Hcl Generic 27 12 $490
Aripiprazole Generic 24 0 $7,158
Latuda (Lurasidone Hcl) Brand 23 0 $49,126
Lurasidone Hcl Generic 22 0 $25,754
Olanzapine Generic 19 0 $433
Gabapentin Generic 17 0 $319
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 15 0 $510

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Blythe Ballaao's medical specialty?
Dr. Blythe Ballaao practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Blythe Ballaao practice?
Dr. Blythe Ballaao practices at 1080 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950601966. Office phone: 8314544100.
What is Dr. Blythe Ballaao's NPI?
Dr. Blythe Ballaao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669975777, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Blythe Ballaao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Blythe Ballaao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Blythe Ballaao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.