Acupuncture · Santa Monica, CA

Acupuncturists in Santa Monica, California

218 listings in Santa Monica, including 34 clinics. Compare locations, call the practice directly, and check the practitioner's state license before your first visit.

Listings come from the U.S. National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, a public federal database of healthcare providers (how we use it). Listings marked "CA license active" were checked against the California Acupuncture Board's public licensee data in October 2026. Other listings haven't been checked yet, so confirm licensure and availability directly. Request a correction or removal.

At a glance

Acupuncture in Santa Monica by the numbers

  • 218 acupuncture listings in Santa Monica as of October 2026: 34 clinics and 184 individual practitioners.
  • 129 of 184 individual practitioners here have an active license confirmed against the California Acupuncture Board's public data (October 2026).
  • Santa Monica ranks #8 of 582 California cities and towns by number of listings.
  • 141 list the L.Ac. (licensed acupuncturist) credential; 18 list a doctorate in acupuncture or Oriental medicine (DACM, DAOM, DOM or OMD).
  • 9 listings are other clinicians who also practice acupuncture, such as chiropractors (4) and physicians (2).
  • Most listings by ZIP code: 90403 (67), 90401 (64), 90404 (52).
  • 8 listings joined the NPI registry in the last three years.
FAQ

Common questions about acupuncture in Santa Monica

Which Santa Monica acupuncturists have an active license?

129 individual practitioners in Santa Monica have an active license confirmed against the California Acupuncture Board's public licensee data as of October 2026. They're marked "CA license active" in the list above and appear first.

How many acupuncturists are in Santa Monica, CA?

As of October 2026, Acupuncturing lists 218 acupuncturists and clinics in Santa Monica: 34 clinics and 184 individual practitioners, based on the federal NPI registry.

How do I check an acupuncturist's license in California?

Search the practitioner's name on the California licensing board's website. Most states license acupuncturists through an acupuncture board or the medical board. Every listing here also shows its NPI number, which you can look up in the federal NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

Does insurance cover acupuncture?

Coverage depends on your plan, so call your insurer and ask about acupuncture benefits before your first visit. Medicare Part B covers acupuncture for chronic low back pain, up to 12 sessions in 90 days and 20 a year, when the provider meets Medicare's rules. If a practice is out of network, ask for a superbill you can submit yourself. See our cost and insurance guide.

How do I choose an acupuncturist in Santa Monica?

Shortlist two or three practices near you, then call and ask about their training, what they treat most often, first-visit cost and whether they're accepting new patients. Our guide to choosing an acupuncturist has a full checklist.

Are there acupuncturists near Santa Monica?

Nearby places with listings include Los Angeles (1,574), San Diego (864), San Francisco (776), San Jose (664), Sunnyvale (315).