2026 NPPES data Surgical Assistant NPI 1740735232 FNP
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CARLOS FERRUFINO, FNP

Surgical Assistant in PALMDALE, 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: CARLOS FERRUFINO, FNP is a Surgical Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in PALMDALE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 121 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $19.43 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARLOS FERRUFINO, FNP filed 1,030 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALMDALE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CARLOS FERRUFINO, FNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2016

NPI 1740735232

Primary specialty

Surgical Assistant

Niche

4,505 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,030 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 936

Specialty distribution in California

How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Surgical Assistant share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CARLOS FERRUFINO, FNP is a Surgical Assistant provider practicing in PALMDALE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1740735232. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERRUFINO 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 1,030 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%. 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.

Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,505 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

41203 CRISPI LN
PALMDALE, CA 93551

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

4,505
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.

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

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 4,505 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

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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