Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brent Culver, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1023086410
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
(831) 458-5577
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2020
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A70841

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023086410. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,313
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$190,166
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 2,041 21 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 750 322 $141
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 161 124 $100
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 133 51 $7
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 47 35 $84
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 40 26 $16
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 30 30 $240
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 30 30 $34
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 29 29 $76
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 25 21 $61

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 535. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,668
Patients
452
Total drug cost
$2,504,788
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 278 81 $13,985
Prednisone Generic 276 86 $3,931
Allopurinol Generic 192 57 $3,852
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 189 64 $12,392
Celecoxib Generic 134 42 $6,497
Alendronate Sodium Generic 84 27 $1,511
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 82 14 $832,161
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 78 12 $689,963
Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) Brand 72 0 $467,798
Enbrel (Etanercept) Brand 60 0 $458,268

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Brent Culver's medical specialty?
Dr. Brent Culver practices Rheumatology Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Brent Culver practice?
Dr. Brent Culver practices at 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621323. Office phone: 8314585577.
What is Dr. Brent Culver's NPI?
Dr. Brent Culver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023086410, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brent Culver accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brent Culver accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brent Culver commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.