2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1326031980 M.D.
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ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in SAN DIEGO, 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
690
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. filed 690 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in SAN DIEGO, California, prescribing 91% generic.

690
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

690 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2005

NPI 1326031980

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

690 51% 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).

ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5395 RUFFIN RD STE 204, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123, with a listed phone of (858) 571-3630. NPI 1326031980 was issued on 08/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HURSCHMAN 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 690 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.1%. 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

5395 RUFFIN RD STE 204
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

Provider Details

NPI 1326031980
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2005

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 ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.. To verify ALAN HURSCHMAN, 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 · Generic-heavy

ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 690 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.

690
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
803
Total Day Supply
23,208
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
325 (47.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 65, 65-74: 91, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
83
Oxycodone Hcl
80
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
72
Pregabalin
48
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
45
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
44
Diclofenac Sodium
42
Buprenorphine Hcl
33
Duloxetine Hcl
30
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
21

* 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 ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. 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

ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s 690 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 HURSCHMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. wrote 690 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. located?
ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. is located at 5395 RUFFIN RD STE 204, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123. Phone: (858) 571-3630.
What is ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326031980, issued on 08/29/2005.
Does ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
Does ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. had 325 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.1%.
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 ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 690 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
ALAN HURSCHMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1326031980 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

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.

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

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