El Dorado Center

Santa Cruz, California

Substance abuseMental healthResidentialLists Medicare Not yet rated

Compiled from CMS NPI Registry (NPI #1447474853) and the program's published website, as of 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current openings and your health plan directly with the program.

Levels of care
Residential
Coverage listed
Medicare
Address
941 El Dorado Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone & source
(831) 479-9494 (Number from the NPI registry. May be a main line)
Accreditation listed
None listed
Setting
Residential
Treatment focus
Substance abuse and mental health
Ages
Young adults, adults, older adults
Youth & age eligibility
Adults 18+ only (adolescents under 18 not listed)
Last checked
CMS NPI number
#1447474853
Primary sources
CMS NPI Registry (NPI #1447474853), the program's published website

What this listing shows

El Dorado Center is listed as a residential program in Santa Cruz, California. The listing puts it under substance abuse and mental health. It names one level of care, residential. For payment it names Medicare. Public registry records match NPI #1447474853, as of 19 Sep 2026.

Care offered

From the program's public listing:

  • Residential: live at the program and take part in treatment every day.Ask how long a stay usually runs, what a day looks like, what someone may bring and when family can visit. Ask what happens if a resident needs medical care, and what the program sets up before anyone leaves.
  • Licensed Primary Mental Health Care

Onsite vs. coordinated services: Public records do not always separate care delivered onsite at this address from services coordinated through an affiliated campus or outside prescriber. When you call, confirm which levels of care, medical detox, or medication prescribing are provided directly onsite.

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Who they serve

Ages
Young adults, adults, older adults
Youth & age eligibility
Adults 18+ only (adolescents under 18 not listed)
Gender
All genders

Treatment focus and specializations

Treatment focus: Substance abuse and mental health

No specializations listed.

Therapies

Therapies listed:

  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Life Skills
  • Online Therapy

Languages

Languages listed: English and Spanish

Payment

Medicaid not listed

This program's listing does not say it takes Medicaid. If you have Medicaid, ask the program before you go.

Lists Medicare

This program's public listing says it takes Medicare. That does not mean it takes every Medicare plan, including Medicare Advantage plans, or that it has openings. Confirm your plan with the program.

Other coverage listed

No other coverage was listed. That does not mean the program refuses other coverage.

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Accreditation listed

No voluntary accreditation was listed. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be checked with your state health or behavioral health agency.

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  • How long does a stay usually run, and who decides when it ends?
  • Is a Spanish speaking clinician available at the times I can come, or only an interpreter?
  • Who licenses this program in California, and what is the license number?
  • This number may be a main line. Who handles admissions, and is there a direct number?
  • Is there an opening now, and if not, how long is the wait and what should someone do meanwhile?

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Listing notes and missing fields

Fields not present on the public record for this program:

  • The phone number on file may ring a central or multi campus admissions desk.

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Common questions about this listing

Does El Dorado Center take Medicaid? Medicaid is not listed on the public profile for El Dorado Center. Because public directory records can lag behind current payer contracts, call admissions with your plan name to confirm whether Medicaid is accepted or ask about self pay rates.

What Medicare or private insurance coverage does El Dorado Center list? Medicare is listed on the public profile for El Dorado Center. Share your exact plan name and member ID with admissions to verify network status and out of pocket costs before starting care.

What levels of care does El Dorado Center list? El Dorado Center lists residential. Call admissions to confirm which clinical tracks are active at this campus and whether immediate openings are available.

Is El Dorado Center accredited or state licensed? No voluntary national accreditation is listed on this public record. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be confirmed with the health or behavioral health agency in California or by asking the program for its license number.

Who does El Dorado Center serve, and where is it located? Its public profile lists young adults, adults and older adults. The listed address is 941 El Dorado Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Confirm exact age eligibility and the intake address with admissions before traveling.

How can I contact El Dorado Center directly? Phone from the program's record in the CMS NPI registry. We have not called it. It may be a main or shared line, so ask for the treatment program. Dial (831) 479-9494 directly to ask about current availability, clinical intake, and payment options.

About this listing

Source: cross referenced against CMS NPI Registry (NPI #1447474853) and the program's published website, compiled 19 Sep 2026. Retrieved 19 Sep 2026.

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