2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1194821140 MD
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ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, 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
70
Medicare Part D claims · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324

What the federal data shows

ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California.

70
Part D claims, 2023

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ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

70 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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)

ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD 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 ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2006

NPI 1194821140

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in California

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1250 LA VENTA DR, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, 91361, with a listed phone of (805) 381-1953. NPI 1194821140 was issued on 09/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHAFFZIN 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 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $824 in drug spend. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

1250 LA VENTA DR
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Provider Details

NPI 1194821140
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/16/2006

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 ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD. To verify ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

70
Total Claims
$824
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
70
Total Day Supply
2,079
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$824

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD 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
Fluoxetine Hcl
17
Atorvastatin Calcium
16
Ezetimibe
12
Finasteride
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's 70 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's specialty?
ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $824 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD located?
ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD is located at 1250 LA VENTA DR, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, 91361. Phone: (805) 381-1953.
What is ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's NPI number?
ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194821140, issued on 09/16/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluoxetine Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD accept Medicare?
ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's credentials?
ELLIOTT SCHAFFZIN, MD's NPI is 1194821140 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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