2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1194081729 D.O.
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DAVID LERNER, D.O.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SANTA BARBARA, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 576 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.3K
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID LERNER, D.O. filed 3,642 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SANTA BARBARA, California, prescribing 77% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 LERNER, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,642 Top 9% higher than 91% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID LERNER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DAVID LERNER, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2012

NPI 1194081729

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,642 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in California

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 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 LERNER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 317 W PUEBLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93105, with a listed phone of (805) 898-3138. NPI 1194081729 was issued on 04/09/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LERNER 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 3,642 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 576 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $857K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

317 W PUEBLO ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

Provider Details

NPI 1194081729
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/09/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID LERNER, D.O. 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.

SANSUM CLINIC
SANTA BARBARA, 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).

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 LERNER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 LERNER, D.O.. To verify DAVID LERNER, D.O.'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 LERNER, D.O. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 3,642 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.

3,642
Total Claims
$857K
Total Drug Cost
576
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,072
Total Day Supply
241,077
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$790K
Generic Drug Cost
$68K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 208, 75-84: 235, 85+: 121

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID LERNER, D.O. 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
Metoprolol Succinate
489
Eliquis
Apixaban
382
Atorvastatin Calcium
337
Amlodipine Besylate
300
Lisinopril
208
Carvedilol
167
Metoprolol Tartrate
135
Losartan Potassium
129
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
128
Furosemide
118

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How DAVID LERNER, D.O. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s 3,642 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s specialty?
DAVID LERNER, D.O. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in SANTA BARBARA, California. Credentials: D.O..
How much does DAVID LERNER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID LERNER, D.O. wrote 3,642 Medicare Part D claims totaling $857K in drug costs for 576 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID LERNER, D.O. located?
DAVID LERNER, D.O. is located at 317 W PUEBLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93105. Phone: (805) 898-3138.
What is DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s NPI number?
DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194081729, issued on 04/09/2012.
Does DAVID LERNER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $790K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID LERNER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID LERNER, D.O. accept Medicare?
DAVID LERNER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,642 Part D claims and 576 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s credentials?
DAVID LERNER, D.O.'s NPI is 1194081729 with credentials D.O.. 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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