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Therapy practice market data for California 91934
ZIP 91934 in California scores 68 out of 100 (Moderate Opportunity) for starting or growing a therapy practice. The area has 1,200 residents, 89% of them insured. Medicare pays $171.32 for a 60-minute therapy session here.
Opportunity score
68/100
Population
1,200
Median income
$50,469
Insured residents
89.2%
Therapists
n/a
Therapists per 10K
n/a
Medicare 90837
$171.32
HPSA status
Designated
The Practice Opportunity Score weighs market demand, provider supply, Medicare reimbursement, and shortage-area incentives. It assumes a Master's-level credential; adjust the credential in the interactive report.
Who insures the people in 91934?
Of 1,200 residents in 91934, 37.9% hold employer-based coverage, 14.3% are covered by Medicaid, 4.2% by Medicare, 4.1% buy marketplace plans, and 10.8% are uninsured. Payer mix decides what a practice actually collects, so credential where the coverage is.
| Employer-based | 37.9% |
| Medicaid | 14.3% |
| Medicare | 4.2% |
| Marketplace | 4.1% |
| Uninsured | 10.8% |
How many therapists already practice in 91934?
The National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) lists no behavioral health providers registered to 91934. Nearby ZIPs may still serve this population.
What does Medicare pay for therapy in 91934?
Medicare's Physician Fee Schedule for the SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA locality pays $171.32 for a 60-minute psychotherapy session (CPT code 90837), $116.79 for a 45-minute session (90834), and $178.22 for an initial diagnostic evaluation (90791).
| CPT code | Session type | Medicare rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90791 | Initial diagnostic evaluation | $178.22 |
| 90834 | 45-minute psychotherapy | $116.79 |
| 90837 | 60-minute psychotherapy | $171.32 |
| 90847 | Family therapy (patient present) | $110.55 |
| 90853 | Group psychotherapy | $31.13 |
Is 91934 a federal shortage area?
A Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) is a federal designation for areas with too few mental health providers. Practicing in one can qualify clinicians for a 10% Medicare bonus and loan repayment programs. 91934 carries a ZIP-confirmed mental health designation, so those incentives apply here.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-year estimates, the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) provider registry, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) shortage designations, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule. Last refreshed 2026-02-15T00:38:23.610Z.