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
- Primary practice
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2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
(831) 458-5577 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
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.