2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1033296629 M.D.
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DILPREET JULKA, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in WHITTIER, 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 · 769 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DILPREET JULKA, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WHITTIER, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 769 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DILPREET JULKA, M.D. filed 4,246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WHITTIER, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DILPREET JULKA, M.D. 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).

DILPREET JULKA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1033296629

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,246 192% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DILPREET JULKA, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in WHITTIER, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1033296629. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DILPREET JULKA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 15111 WHITTIER BLVD STE 102, WHITTIER, CA, 90603, with a listed phone of (562) 945-6440. NPI 1033296629 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JULKA 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 4,246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 769 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $345K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

15111 WHITTIER BLVD STE 102
WHITTIER, CA 90603

Provider Details

NPI 1033296629
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DILPREET JULKA, M.D. 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.

HEALTHCARE PARTNERS AFFILIATES MEDICAL GROUP
ANAHEIM, 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).

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 DILPREET JULKA, M.D.. To verify DILPREET JULKA, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DILPREET JULKA, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 4,246 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.

4,246
Total Claims
$345K
Total Drug Cost
769
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,652
Total Day Supply
312,880
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$249K
Generic Drug Cost
$94K
Opioid Claims
36 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
79

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 355, 75-84: 251, 85+: 112

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
405
Amlodipine Besylate
263
Losartan Potassium
175
Metformin Hcl
164
Lisinopril
144
Gabapentin
108
Famotidine
107
Furosemide
99
Levothyroxine Sodium
81
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
79

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How DILPREET JULKA, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s 4,246 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s specialty?
DILPREET JULKA, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in WHITTIER, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DILPREET JULKA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DILPREET JULKA, M.D. wrote 4,246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $345K in drug costs for 769 beneficiaries.
Where is DILPREET JULKA, M.D. located?
DILPREET JULKA, M.D. is located at 15111 WHITTIER BLVD STE 102, WHITTIER, CA, 90603. Phone: (562) 945-6440.
What is DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s NPI number?
DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033296629, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does DILPREET JULKA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $249K in brand drug costs.
Does DILPREET JULKA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DILPREET JULKA, M.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DILPREET JULKA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DILPREET JULKA, M.D. accept Medicare?
DILPREET JULKA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,246 Part D claims and 769 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s credentials?
DILPREET JULKA, M.D.'s NPI is 1033296629 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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