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2026 NPPES data Independent Medical Examiner Physician NPI 1275849325 M.D.
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Independent Medical Examiner Physician in Los Angeles, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 219 in Independent Medical Examiner Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
37
Medicare Part D claims · Independent Medical Examiner Physician avg: 564
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Aaron Sones, M.D. filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Independent Medical Examiner Physician in Los Angeles, California, prescribing 38% generic.
- 37
- Part D claims, 2023
- 38%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Aaron Sones, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
37 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Aaron Sones, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Independent Medical Examiner Physician
Medicare Part D claims
37 93% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Independent Medical Examiner Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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 Sones, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Independent Medical Examiner Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11661 SAN VICENTE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA, 90049, with a listed phone of (310) 471-2814. NPI 1275849325 was issued on 08/27/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% generic by claim count.
Independent Medical Examiner Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 219 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 564 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275849325 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Independent Medical Examiner Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/27/2010 |
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 Sones, M.D.. To verify Aaron Sones, M.D.'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 · Brand-heavy
Aaron Sones, M.D. - brand share 62.0%
Independent Medical Examiner Physician average
62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 37 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.
37
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 37
- Total Day Supply
- 1,062
- Brand vs Generic
- 62% brand / 38% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Aaron Sones, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lipitor
Lipitor
11 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
11 claims
- Zestril
Zestril
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 11 |
| Zestril Lisinopril | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Independent Medical Examiner Physician Overview
How Aaron Sones, M.D. fits within the Independent Medical Examiner Physician landscape nationally.
219
Independent Medical Examiner Physician Providers in US
41
States with Independent Medical Examiner Physician
564
Avg Claims per Provider
Aaron Sones, M.D.'s 37 claims are below the specialty average of 564.
Nearby Independent Medical Examiner Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sones.
Astrid Carbajal
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Benjamin Carey
MD
Novato, CA
Dr. Jerrel Emery
M.D.
Murrieta, CA
Dr. Randolph Gibbs
MD
Mecca, CA
Dr. Richard Hyman
M.D.
Los Angeles, CA
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Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaron Sones, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Aaron Sones, M.D. specializes in Independent Medical Examiner Physician and practices in Los Angeles, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Aaron Sones, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Aaron Sones, M.D. wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Aaron Sones, M.D. located? ▼
Aaron Sones, M.D. is located at 11661 SAN VICENTE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA, 90049. Phone: (310) 471-2814.
What is Aaron Sones, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Aaron Sones, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275849325, issued on 08/27/2010.
Does Aaron Sones, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Aaron Sones, M.D.'s prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Independent Medical Examiner Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 219 Independent Medical Examiner Physician providers across 41 states in the US. The average Independent Medical Examiner Physician provider writes 564 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Aaron Sones, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Aaron Sones, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lipitor, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Zestril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Aaron Sones, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Aaron Sones, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Aaron Sones, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Aaron Sones, M.D.'s NPI is 1275849325 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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