Functional Medicine Index
Verified October 6, 2026

The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine, Santa Monica

MD and DO-led functional medicine practice in Santa Monica, CA

MD + DOTelehealth

Location and hours

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1234 6th Street Suite #100, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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At a glance

The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine is the only practice we list in Santa Monica. It lists MD, DO, NP, ND and PA credentials, says it is out-of-network for insurance and says it offers telehealth, without naming states. 3 clinicians are matched to NPI records; confirm any licence with the California state board.

First visitNot reported
Follow-upsNot reported
Discovery callNot reported
New patientsNot reported
TelehealthYes
Ages seenNot reported
LanguagesNot reported
NPI record since2007

Insurance and payment

Self-reported · Oct 2026
Insurance for visits
Out-of-network
Medicare
Not reported
Medicaid
Not reported
HSA / FSA cards
Not reported
Practice model
Not reported

Check coverage with your plan before booking, and ask whether lab tests are billed separately.

Measured · public records

Credentials and licensure

PractitionerNPILicenceStatusLicensed since
Maggie Ann Ney, N.D.1710104674California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · ND200Verify with the boardNot reported
Gina Alexandra Galvez, MS, PA1952724247NY licence (from NPPES)Not checkedNot reported
Caio Augusto Ruiz1598582512Not checkedNot reported

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry, checked October 6, 2026; California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search: linked for you to verify (not checked by us). IFMCP status is self-reported.

How we scored The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine

Total 3.1 / 10
  • Credentials & licensure · 25%15 / 25
    3 clinicians matched to NPI records and licence linked to the state board lookup (not checked against open data).
  • Transparency on pricing and insurance · 25%5 / 25
    Publishes its insurance status; no first-visit price.
  • Access · 25%7 / 25
    Telehealth.
  • Breadth of services · 15%0 / 15
    No conditions, labs or services listed.
  • Data completeness · 10%4.2 / 10
    5 of 12 key fields verified.

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The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine: common questions

Does The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine take insurance?

The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine says it works with insurance on an out-of-network basis. It lists no in-network carriers. This is self-reported from the practice's own website, last verified October 2026. Ask the practice and your plan directly about any reimbursement before booking.

Can I see The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine by telehealth?

Yes, The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine says it offers telehealth. It does not name the states it serves by telehealth. Confirm with your state board that the clinician is licensed in your state. For example, our records show a California N.D. licence for Maggie Ann Ney, but we have not checked its status.

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