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2026 NPPES data Surgical Assistant NPI 1740735232 FNP
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Surgical Assistant in Palmdale, 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 4,527 in Surgical Assistant, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Surgical Assistant avg: 936
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.43
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP filed 1,030 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Assistant in Palmdale, California, prescribing 94% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $19.43
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,030 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 Carlos Ferrufino, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,030 10% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Assistant provider holding FNP credentials at 41203 CRISPI LN, Palmdale, CA, 93551, with a listed phone of (818) 237-8961. NPI 1740735232 was issued on 08/24/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,030 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,527 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 936 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 | 1740735232 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Assistant |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/24/2016 |
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 Carlos Ferrufino, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$19
Largest payer
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
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 Carlos Ferrufino, FNP. To verify Carlos Ferrufino, FNP'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
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP - brand share 6.0%
Surgical Assistant average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,030 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.
1,030
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,330
- Total Day Supply
- 36,978
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
- Opioid Claims
- 29 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 48
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 59, 75-84: 21, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlos Ferrufino, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
64 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
57 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
47 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
45 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
31 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
31 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
26 claims
- Lisinopril 25
Lisinopril
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 47 |
| Omeprazole | 45 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 31 |
| Metformin Hcl | 31 |
| Ibuprofen | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 25 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Assistant Overview
How Carlos Ferrufino, FNP fits within the Surgical Assistant landscape nationally.
4,527
Surgical Assistant Providers in US
52
States with Surgical Assistant
936
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's 1,030 claims are above the specialty average of 936.
Nearby Surgical Assistant Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ferrufino.
Dr. Ziyad Alguraan
SA-C
Anaheim, CA
Elias Aljamal
La Verne, CA
Majd Alnosser
Anaheim, CA
Dr. Emerson Amaya
SA-C
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Felix Argueta Carpio
SA-C
Huntington Park, CA
Compare Surgical Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's specialty? ▼
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP specializes in Surgical Assistant and practices in Palmdale, California. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Carlos Ferrufino, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carlos Ferrufino, FNP wrote 1,030 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlos Ferrufino, FNP located? ▼
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP is located at 41203 CRISPI LN, Palmdale, CA, 93551. Phone: (818) 237-8961.
What is Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740735232, issued on 08/24/2016.
Does Carlos Ferrufino, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
Does Carlos Ferrufino, FNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Carlos Ferrufino, FNP had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Surgical Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,527 Surgical Assistant providers across 52 states in the US. The average Surgical Assistant provider writes 936 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlos Ferrufino, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlos Ferrufino, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,030 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's credentials? ▼
Carlos Ferrufino, FNP's NPI is 1740735232 with credentials FNP. 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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