2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1316100381 PA-C
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DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in GONZALES, Louisiana. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 623 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
73 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C filed 4,534 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in GONZALES, Louisiana, prescribing 86% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$1.3K
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 SEPULVEDA, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,534 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 SEPULVEDA, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2008

NPI 1316100381

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,534 1335% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical 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 SEPULVEDA, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 219, GONZALES, LA, 70737, with a listed phone of (225) 647-8511. NPI 1316100381 was issued on 07/09/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SEPULVEDA 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 4,534 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 623 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $580K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 219
GONZALES, LA 70737

Provider Details

NPI 1316100381
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/09/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID SEPULVEDA, 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.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA

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 SEPULVEDA, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,534 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.

4,534
Total Claims
$580K
Total Drug Cost
623
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,476
Total Day Supply
277,463
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$519K
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Opioid Claims
38 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
102

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 297, 75-84: 188, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID SEPULVEDA, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
293
Atorvastatin Calcium
242
Metoprolol Succinate
138
Pantoprazole Sodium
132
Levothyroxine Sodium
127
Lisinopril
125
Metformin Hcl
107
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
104
Omeprazole
91
Losartan Potassium
88

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's 4,534 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's specialty?
DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in GONZALES, Louisiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C wrote 4,534 Medicare Part D claims totaling $580K in drug costs for 623 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C located?
DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C is located at 2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 219, GONZALES, LA, 70737. Phone: (225) 647-8511.
What is DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's NPI number?
DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316100381, issued on 07/09/2008.
Does DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $519K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C accept Medicare?
DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,534 Part D claims and 623 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's credentials?
DAVID SEPULVEDA, PA-C's NPI is 1316100381 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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