2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1699130252 PA-C
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David Heath, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Orosi, 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 · 493 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$269.11
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

David Heath, PA-C filed 3,386 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Orosi, California, prescribing 91% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$269.11
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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

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

3,386 Top 10% higher than 90% 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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about David Heath, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2015

NPI 1699130252

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,386 329% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Physician Assistant1.4%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 Heath, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 12586 AVENUE 408, Orosi, CA, 93647, with a listed phone of (877) 960-3426. NPI 1699130252 was issued on 12/28/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Heath 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 3,386 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 493 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 71.5%. 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.

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

12586 AVENUE 408
Orosi, CA 93647

Provider Details

NPI 1699130252
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2015

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 David Heath, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$269

Largest payer

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.

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 David Heath, PA-C. To verify David Heath, 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 · Generic-heavy

David Heath, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Physician Assistant average

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,386 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.

3,386
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
493
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,693
Total Day Supply
108,231
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$206K
Generic Drug Cost
$99K
Opioid Claims
2,420 (71.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 82, 65-74: 218, 75-84: 145, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What David Heath, 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
1,261
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
260
Gabapentin
175
Pregabalin
174
Oxycodone Hcl
154
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
137
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
134
Tramadol Hcl
122
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
108
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
70

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How David Heath, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

David Heath, PA-C's 3,386 claims are above 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 Heath.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Heath, PA-C's specialty?
David Heath, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Orosi, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does David Heath, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, David Heath, PA-C wrote 3,386 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 493 beneficiaries.
Where is David Heath, PA-C located?
David Heath, PA-C is located at 12586 AVENUE 408, Orosi, CA, 93647. Phone: (877) 960-3426.
What is David Heath, PA-C's NPI number?
David Heath, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699130252, issued on 12/28/2015.
Does David Heath, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
David Heath, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $206K in brand drug costs.
Does David Heath, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, David Heath, PA-C had 2,420 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 71.5%.
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 David Heath, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Heath, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Heath, PA-C accept Medicare?
David Heath, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,386 Part D claims and 493 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Heath, PA-C's credentials?
David Heath, PA-C's NPI is 1699130252 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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