2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1588989487 M.D.
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ALVIN CODA, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in LA JOLLA, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 740 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.9K
243 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALVIN CODA, M.D. filed 1,885 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in LA JOLLA, California, prescribing 92% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,885 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALVIN CODA, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about ALVIN CODA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2010

NPI 1588989487

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,885 159% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology 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).

ALVIN CODA, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in LA JOLLA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1588989487. 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.

ALVIN CODA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10820 N TORREY PINES RD # MS 128, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037, with a listed phone of (858) 554-8645. NPI 1588989487 was issued on 04/02/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CODA 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 1,885 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 740 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $907K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

10820 N TORREY PINES RD # MS 128
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Provider Details

NPI 1588989487
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALVIN CODA, M.D. 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.

SCRIPPS HEALTH
LA JOLLA, 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 ALVIN CODA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28.9K

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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 ALVIN CODA, M.D.. To verify ALVIN CODA, 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

ALVIN CODA, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,885 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.

1,885
Total Claims
$907K
Total Drug Cost
740
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,551
Total Day Supply
69,684
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$807K
Generic Drug Cost
$100K
Antibiotic Claims
100

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 341, 75-84: 303, 85+: 83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluorouracil
271
Clobetasol Propionate
264
Ketoconazole
171
Minoxidil
104
Gabapentin
84
Mupirocin
72
Hydrocortisone
71
Doxycycline Monohydrate
68
Imiquimod
61
Triamcinolone Acetonide
56

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ALVIN CODA, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s 1,885 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s specialty?
ALVIN CODA, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in LA JOLLA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALVIN CODA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALVIN CODA, M.D. wrote 1,885 Medicare Part D claims totaling $907K in drug costs for 740 beneficiaries.
Where is ALVIN CODA, M.D. located?
ALVIN CODA, M.D. is located at 10820 N TORREY PINES RD # MS 128, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037. Phone: (858) 554-8645.
What is ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588989487, issued on 04/02/2010.
Does ALVIN CODA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $807K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALVIN CODA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluorouracil, Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALVIN CODA, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALVIN CODA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,885 Part D claims and 740 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s credentials?
ALVIN CODA, M.D.'s NPI is 1588989487 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.

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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