NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1316942030 MD
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Pain Medicine Physician in Lutz, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 951 in Pain Medicine 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
274
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Herson, MD filed 274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine Physician in Lutz, Florida.
- 274
- 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 Herson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
274 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
David Herson, MD 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 David Herson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
274 87% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Pain Medicine 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).
David Herson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 21756 STATE ROAD 54, Lutz, FL, 33549, with a listed phone of (813) 443-5817. NPI 1316942030 was issued on 06/17/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 69.0%.
Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1316942030 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/17/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to David Herson, MD. To verify David Herson, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida 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.
274
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 342
- Total Day Supply
- 9,366
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 189 (69.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.79
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Herson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
61 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
48 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
27 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
25 claims
- Gabapentin 23
Gabapentin
23 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
20 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 13
Morphine Sulfate Er
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 61 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 48 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 20 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How David Herson, MD fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider
David Herson, MD's 274 claims are below the specialty average of 2,078.
Nearby Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Herson.
Dr. Mohammad Abbas
M.D.
Leesburg, FL
Dr. Gerald Abraham
MD
Naples, FL
Dr. Robert Ackerman
M.D.
Tampa, FL
Dr. Ashraf Andrawis
MD
Orange Park, FL
Dr. Murali Angirekula
M.D
Beverly Hills, FL
Compare Pain Medicine Physician 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Herson, MD's specialty? ▼
David Herson, MD specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Lutz, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Herson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Herson, MD wrote 274 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is David Herson, MD located? ▼
David Herson, MD is located at 21756 STATE ROAD 54, Lutz, FL, 33549. Phone: (813) 443-5817.
What is David Herson, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Herson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316942030, issued on 06/17/2005.
Does David Herson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Herson, MD had 189 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 69.0%.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Herson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Herson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Herson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Herson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 274 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Herson, MD's credentials? ▼
David Herson, MD's NPI is 1316942030 with credentials MD. 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 (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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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