2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1174257414 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant in TUSTIN, 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
646
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$829.46
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT filed 646 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in TUSTIN, California, prescribing 98% generic.

646
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$829.46
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.

DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

646 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2022

NPI 1174257414

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

646 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 13522 NEWPORT AVE, TUSTIN, CA, 92780, with a listed phone of (714) 987-1121. NPI 1174257414 was issued on 07/12/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what IM 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 646 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

13522 NEWPORT AVE
TUSTIN, CA 92780

Provider Details

NPI 1174257414
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2022

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 DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$829

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. To verify DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT'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

DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 646 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.

646
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
674
Total Day Supply
19,855
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
196 (30.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 78, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
106
Gabapentin
103
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
36
Meloxicam
35
Tizanidine Hcl
32
Pregabalin
30
Diclofenac Sodium
28
Celecoxib
26
Ibuprofen
25
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
19

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 646 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in TUSTIN, California. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 646 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 13522 NEWPORT AVE, TUSTIN, CA, 92780. Phone: (714) 987-1121.
What is DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174257414, issued on 07/12/2022.
Does DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe opioids?
Yes, DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT had 196 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 646 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
DONGWHAN IM, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1174257414 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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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