2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1407847718 M.D.
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DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in PLEASANTON, 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
529
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352

What the federal data shows

DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. filed 529 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in PLEASANTON, California.

529
Part D claims, 2023

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DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

529 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. 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 DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/04/2005

NPI 1407847718

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

529 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in California

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine 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).

DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5555 W LAS POSITAS BLVD, PLEASANTON, CA, 94588, with a listed phone of (209) 342-2300. NPI 1407847718 was issued on 11/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALFARO 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 529 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

5555 W LAS POSITAS BLVD
PLEASANTON, CA 94588

Provider Details

NPI 1407847718
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/04/2005

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 DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.. To verify DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

529
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
530
Total Day Supply
4,869
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
82 (15.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
102

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 69, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. 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
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
74
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
65
Prednisone
34
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
31
Cephalexin
29
Dicyclomine Hcl
27
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
18
Lansoprazole
16
Azithromycin
15
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s 529 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s specialty?
DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in PLEASANTON, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. wrote 529 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
Where is DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. located?
DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. is located at 5555 W LAS POSITAS BLVD, PLEASANTON, CA, 94588. Phone: (209) 342-2300.
What is DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s NPI number?
DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407847718, issued on 11/04/2005.
Does DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. accept Medicare?
DENNIS ALFARO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 529 Part D claims and 268 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s credentials?
DENNIS ALFARO, M.D.'s NPI is 1407847718 with credentials M.D.. 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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