NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1962405084 M.D.
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Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Palm Springs, 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 1,886 in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician, 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 360
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Daniel Pistone, M.D. filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Palm Springs, California, prescribing 93% generic.
- 224
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Daniel Pistone, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1962405084), first enumerated 05/23/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 224 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1962405084 · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1962405084
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-NARROW 1,886
- RX-LIGHT 224
- BOOK-THIN 201 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Deborah Renaud, M.D. · 2005
Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
224 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Daniel Pistone, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Daniel Pistone, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
224 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician 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 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician. 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962405084 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2005 |
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 Daniel Pistone, M.D.. To verify Daniel Pistone, 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
Daniel Pistone, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 224 2024 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 2024.
224
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 292.733
- Total Day Supply
- 8,605
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $37K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 50.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
- Gender Split
- 30% female / 70% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Daniel Pistone, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
20 claims
- Lurasidone Hcl
Lurasidone Hcl
19 claims
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
16 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
15 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
13 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 20 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 19 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 16 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 15 |
| Aripiprazole | 13 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview
How Daniel Pistone, M.D. fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
1,886
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
360
Avg Claims per Provider
Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s 224 claims are below the specialty average of 360.
Nationwide Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pistone, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pistone.
One of 201 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Daniel Pistone, M.D. specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in Palm Springs, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Daniel Pistone, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Daniel Pistone, M.D. wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is Daniel Pistone, M.D. located? ▼
Daniel Pistone, M.D. is located at 19531 MCLANE ST SUITE B, Palm Springs, CA, 92262. Phone: (951) 358-3589.
What is Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962405084, issued on 05/23/2005.
Does Daniel Pistone, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,886 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 360 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Daniel Pistone, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Lurasidone Hcl, Hydroxyzine Pamoate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Daniel Pistone, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Daniel Pistone, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Daniel Pistone, M.D.'s NPI is 1962405084 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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