2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1346773520 D.O.
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AARON AREL, D.O.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in LA MIRADA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
636
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$742.59
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AARON AREL, D.O. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LA MIRADA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 636 claims across 115 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $742.59 across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AARON AREL, D.O. filed 636 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LA MIRADA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AARON AREL, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AARON AREL, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2017

NPI 1346773520

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

636 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

Specialty distribution in California

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within California

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AARON AREL, D.O. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in LA MIRADA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1346773520. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AARON AREL, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE, LA MIRADA, CA, 90638, with a listed phone of (714) 367-5390. NPI 1346773520 was issued on 04/05/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AREL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 636 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE
LA MIRADA, CA 90638

Provider Details

NPI 1346773520
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON AREL, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HEALTHPOINTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
CORONA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AARON AREL, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$743

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AARON AREL, D.O.. To verify AARON AREL, D.O.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AARON AREL, D.O. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 636 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

636
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
817
Total Day Supply
22,640
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$57K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
351 (55.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
125
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
102
Gabapentin
60
Baclofen
38
Pregabalin
34
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
33
Methocarbamol
24
Oxycodone Hcl
24
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
19
Hydromorphone Hcl
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How AARON AREL, D.O. fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON AREL, D.O.'s 636 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AREL.

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON AREL, D.O.'s specialty?
AARON AREL, D.O. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in LA MIRADA, California. Credentials: D.O..
How much does AARON AREL, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON AREL, D.O. wrote 636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is AARON AREL, D.O. located?
AARON AREL, D.O. is located at 16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE, LA MIRADA, CA, 90638. Phone: (714) 367-5390.
What is AARON AREL, D.O.'s NPI number?
AARON AREL, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346773520, issued on 04/05/2017.
Does AARON AREL, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON AREL, D.O.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
Does AARON AREL, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AARON AREL, D.O. had 351 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.2%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON AREL, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON AREL, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON AREL, D.O. accept Medicare?
AARON AREL, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 636 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON AREL, D.O.'s credentials?
AARON AREL, D.O.'s NPI is 1346773520 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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