Compare 143 nurse practitioners in Santa Maria, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
143
Nurse Practitioners
100%
Accepting patients
48%
Most common: NP
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Santa Maria has 143 nurse practitioners. The most common credential is NP (48%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Local training programs run through UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCSF School of Medicine.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Santa Maria nurse practitioners include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-14002, and molina. 48% accept Medicare.
A visit with an NP is similar to a physician visit. They will take a health history, perform a physical examination, order labs or imaging if needed, diagnose conditions, and prescribe treatment. NPs can refer you to specialists. Appointments are typically 20 to 40 minutes. NPs often spend extra time on patient education, lifestyle counseling, and answering questions. For new patients, expect a comprehensive health history review.
You might see a nurse practitioner for any of the same reasons you would see a primary care doctor: annual wellness exams, acute illness (cold, flu, infections), chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), mental health concerns, women's health, pediatric care, or geriatric care. NPs are especially common in urgent care clinics, retail clinics, community health centers, and rural areas where physician access is limited. Psychiatric NPs (PMHNPs) prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
Office visit copay: $20-50 · Annual physical: $0 (covered preventive) · Urgent care NP visit: $30-75 copay · Telehealth visit: $0-50 copay
Santa Maria, CA has 143 licensed nurse practitioners. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of nurse practitioners in Santa Maria, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among nurse practitioners in Santa Maria, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-14002, molina, and centene. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $20 to $50. An annual physical is $0 (covered preventive). An urgent care NP visit copay is $30 to $75. A telehealth visit copay is $0 to $50. Actual costs in Santa Maria, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. NP visits cost the same as physician visits from a patient perspective. Insurance copays do not differ based on provider type. NPs often have better availability for same-day and next-day appointments.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Santa Maria, CA has 143 nurse practitioners. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
48% of nurse practitioners in Santa Maria, CA accept Medicare. Medicare Part B covers NP visits at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Your copay remains the same as for a physician visit. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some nurse practitioners in Santa Maria, CA accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers NP visits in all states at the same level as physician visits. NPs serve a significant portion of Medicaid patients, especially in rural areas. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Santa Maria, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-14002, molina, and centene.
All insurance plans cover nurse practitioner visits. Copays and cost-sharing are typically the same as physician visits. Medicare reimburses NPs at 85% of the physician fee schedule, but this does not affect your copay. NPs are listed in insurance directories alongside physicians. If you are looking for a primary care provider accepting new patients, NPs often have shorter wait times for new patient appointments.