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BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C

Physician Assistant in DEL MAR, 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 · 74 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in DEL MAR, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 74 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C filed 1,538 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DEL MAR, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2020

NPI 1497369284

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,538 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in DEL MAR, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1497369284. 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.

BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 12903 LONGBOAT WAY, DEL MAR, CA, 92014, with a listed phone of (760) 828-2196. NPI 1497369284 was issued on 08/31/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARROLL 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 1,538 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $111K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

12903 LONGBOAT WAY
DEL MAR, CA 92014

Provider Details

NPI 1497369284
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2020

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 BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C. To verify BRIAN CARROLL, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,538 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.

1,538
Total Claims
$111K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,902
Total Day Supply
52,282
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$77K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.18
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
100
Amlodipine Besylate
96
Levothyroxine Sodium
81
Quetiapine Fumarate
71
Escitalopram Oxalate
56
Donepezil Hcl
50
Metformin Hcl
47
Losartan Potassium
45
Gabapentin
44
Sertraline Hcl
39

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's 1,538 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's specialty?
BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DEL MAR, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C wrote 1,538 Medicare Part D claims totaling $111K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C located?
BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C is located at 12903 LONGBOAT WAY, DEL MAR, CA, 92014. Phone: (760) 828-2196.
What is BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's NPI number?
BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497369284, issued on 08/31/2020.
Does BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $77K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C accept Medicare?
BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,538 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's credentials?
BRIAN CARROLL, PA-C's NPI is 1497369284 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.

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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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