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ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in APPLE VALLEY, 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
602
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C filed 602 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in APPLE VALLEY, California.

602
Part D claims, 2023

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.

ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

602 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2009

NPI 1831424506

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

602 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in California

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within California

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 18300 HIGHWAY 18, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 92307, with a listed phone of (760) 242-2311. NPI 1831424506 was issued on 10/13/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAMAD 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 602 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

18300 HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307

Provider Details

NPI 1831424506
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
CHINO, 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).

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 ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C. To verify ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

602
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
689
Total Day Supply
14,104
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
134

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 191, 75-84: 96, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C 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
Lidocaine
154
Azelastine Hcl
77
Doxycycline Monohydrate
57
Triamcinolone Acetonide
27
Cephalexin
23
Meloxicam
23
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
21
Mupirocin
19
Prednisone
16
Terbinafine Hcl
13

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's 602 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's specialty?
ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in APPLE VALLEY, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C wrote 602 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
Where is ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C located?
ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C is located at 18300 HIGHWAY 18, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 92307. Phone: (760) 242-2311.
What is ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's NPI number?
ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831424506, issued on 10/13/2009.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lidocaine, Azelastine Hcl, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C accept Medicare?
ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 602 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's credentials?
ARSHAD SAMAD, PA-C's NPI is 1831424506 with credentials PA-C. 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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