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DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in ALPINE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
12.7372/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 12.7372/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,584 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

12.7372/100
MIPS score · -70 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023

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.

DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

13 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2021

NPI 1356018782

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,584 140% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

12.7372/100 70.3628% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
12.7372/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 12.7372/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%12.7%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 12.7372/100 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.

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).

DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1832 ALPINE BLVD STE B, ALPINE, CA, 91901, with a listed phone of (619) 326-4445. NPI 1356018782 was issued on 08/24/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DUNLAP 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 2,584 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $286K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%. 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 12.7372/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 42.4573), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1832 ALPINE BLVD STE B
ALPINE, CA 91901

Provider Details

NPI 1356018782
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/24/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

12.7372
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
42.4573
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

POUYA AFSHAR MD INC
SAN DIEGO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C. To verify DAVID DUNLAP, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,584
Total Claims
$286K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,850
Total Day Supply
108,934
Generic Drug Cost
$73K
Opioid Claims
274 (10.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
86

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.01
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 62, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
108
Gabapentin
103
Oxycodone Hcl
85
Lorazepam
75
Amlodipine Besylate
73
Quetiapine Fumarate
68
Levothyroxine Sodium
67
Furosemide
61
Atorvastatin Calcium
56
Trazodone Hcl
53

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's 2,584 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's specialty?
DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in ALPINE, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C wrote 2,584 Medicare Part D claims totaling $286K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 12.7372/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 42.4573). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C located?
DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C is located at 1832 ALPINE BLVD STE B, ALPINE, CA, 91901. Phone: (619) 326-4445.
What is DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's NPI number?
DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356018782, issued on 08/24/2021.
Does DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C had 274 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C accept Medicare?
DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,584 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's credentials?
DAVID DUNLAP, PA-C's NPI is 1356018782 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.
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.

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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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