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EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.

Physician Assistant in SAN DIEGO, 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 · 213 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 213 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. filed 1,967 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN DIEGO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2010

NPI 1720303340

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,967 149% 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.

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EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: P.A.. NPI: 1720303340. 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.

EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 1809 NATIONAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92113, with a listed phone of (619) 515-2300. NPI 1720303340 was issued on 04/07/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALVARADO 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 1,967 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 213 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $313K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

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

1809 NATIONAL AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

Provider Details

NPI 1720303340
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2010

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 EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.. To verify EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'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 · Typical

EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,967 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.

1,967
Total Claims
$313K
Total Drug Cost
213
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,405
Total Day Supply
130,112
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$279K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

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
204
Metformin Hcl
153
Lisinopril
142
Amlodipine Besylate
79
Losartan Potassium
75
Alendronate Sodium
66
Hydrochlorothiazide
59
Omeprazole
58
Levothyroxine Sodium
53
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
51

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s 1,967 claims are above 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 ALVARADO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s specialty?
EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: P.A..
How much does EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. wrote 1,967 Medicare Part D claims totaling $313K in drug costs for 213 beneficiaries.
Where is EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. located?
EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. is located at 1809 NATIONAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92113. Phone: (619) 515-2300.
What is EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s NPI number?
EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720303340, issued on 04/07/2010.
Does EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $279K in brand drug costs.
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 EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. accept Medicare?
EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,967 Part D claims and 213 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s credentials?
EDMUND ALVARADO, P.A.'s NPI is 1720303340 with credentials P.A.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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