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DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in MISSION HILLS, 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 633 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C filed 10,936 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in MISSION HILLS, California, prescribing 87% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

10,936 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1851339980

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,936 915% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 11600 INDIAN HILLS RD, MISSION HILLS, CA, 91345, with a listed phone of (818) 838-4545. NPI 1851339980 was issued on 06/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GONZALEZ 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 10,936 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 633 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

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

11600 INDIAN HILLS RD
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345

Provider Details

NPI 1851339980
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID GONZALEZ, 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.

HEALTHCARE PARTNERS AFFILIATES MEDICAL GROUP
MISSION HILLS, 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 GONZALEZ, PA-C. To verify DAVID GONZALEZ, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 10,936 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.

10,936
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
633
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25,686
Total Day Supply
761,341
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$281K
Opioid Claims
241 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 256, 75-84: 269, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID GONZALEZ, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
675
Amlodipine Besylate
552
Gabapentin
430
Valsartan
401
Rosuvastatin Calcium
391
Metoprolol Succinate
334
Levothyroxine Sodium
330
Metformin Hcl
285
Tamsulosin Hcl
276
Alendronate Sodium
260

* 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 GONZALEZ, 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 GONZALEZ, PA-C's 10,936 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 GONZALEZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's specialty?
DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in MISSION HILLS, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C wrote 10,936 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 633 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C located?
DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C is located at 11600 INDIAN HILLS RD, MISSION HILLS, CA, 91345. Phone: (818) 838-4545.
What is DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's NPI number?
DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851339980, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C had 241 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 GONZALEZ, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C accept Medicare?
DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,936 Part D claims and 633 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's credentials?
DAVID GONZALEZ, PA-C's NPI is 1851339980 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.
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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