2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1154749588 MD
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DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD

Epilepsy Physician in PALO ALTO, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 340 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD is a Epilepsy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PALO ALTO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 340 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.1K across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD filed 2,201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALO ALTO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD 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).

DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2014

NPI 1154749588

Primary specialty

Epilepsy Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,201 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 878

Specialty distribution in California

How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Epilepsy Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD is a Epilepsy Physician provider practicing in PALO ALTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1154749588. 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.

DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Epilepsy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 795 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA, 94022, with a listed phone of (650) 853-4765. NPI 1154749588 was issued on 04/02/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOVSEPIAN 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 2,201 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 340 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $505K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 878 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

795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94022

Provider Details

NPI 1154749588
Specialty Epilepsy Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD 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.

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SAN MATEO, 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 DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD. To verify DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD'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

DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,201 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.

2,201
Total Claims
$505K
Total Drug Cost
340
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,163
Total Day Supply
122,528
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$301K
Generic Drug Cost
$204K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 127, 75-84: 131, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
326
Donepezil Hcl
151
Pregabalin
137
Levetiracetam
119
Memantine Hcl
107
Atorvastatin Calcium
66
Lamotrigine
63
Baclofen
59
Lacosamide
57
Escitalopram Oxalate
54

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

Epilepsy Physician Overview

How DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD fits within the Epilepsy Physician landscape nationally.

354
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
42
States with Epilepsy Physician
878
Avg Claims per Provider

DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's 2,201 claims are above the specialty average of 878.

Nearby Epilepsy Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's specialty?
DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD specializes in Epilepsy Physician and practices in PALO ALTO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD wrote 2,201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $505K in drug costs for 340 beneficiaries.
Where is DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD located?
DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD is located at 795 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA, 94022. Phone: (650) 853-4765.
What is DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's NPI number?
DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154749588, issued on 04/02/2014.
Does DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $301K in brand drug costs.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Epilepsy Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Epilepsy Physician provider writes 878 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD accept Medicare?
DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,201 Part D claims and 340 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's credentials?
DOMINIC HOVSEPIAN, MD's NPI is 1154749588 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

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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