2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1841962727 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant in SAN DIEGO, 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
297
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.8261/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.1K
93 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 297 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8261/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.1K across 93 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.8261 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2021

NPI 1841962727

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

297 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

87.8261/100 4.726100000000002% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.8261/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.8261/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.8261/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. NPI: 1841962727. 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.

DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 3580 5TH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103, with a listed phone of (619) 516-8931. NPI 1841962727 was issued on 09/29/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACUNA 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 297 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $373K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.8261/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.308, Cost 66.488), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3580 5TH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Provider Details

NPI 1841962727
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.8261
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.308
Quality
66.488
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

ViiV Healthcare Company

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 DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. To verify DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT'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 · Above average

DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 297 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.

297
Total Claims
$373K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
8,741
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$370K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metformin Hcl
28
Descovy
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam
24
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
21
Apretude
Cabotegravir
15
Tivicay
Dolutegravir Sodium
15
Acyclovir
14
Amlodipine Besylate
14
Fluoxetine Hcl
14
Losartan Potassium
14
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 297 claims are below 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 ACUNA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $373K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score?
DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8261/100 (Quality: 66.308, Cost: 66.488). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 3580 5TH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103. Phone: (619) 516-8931.
What is DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841962727, issued on 09/29/2021.
Does DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $370K 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 DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Descovy, Biktarvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 297 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
DANIELLA ACUNA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1841962727 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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