2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1801963996 M.D.
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ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in OAKLAND, 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
176
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729

What the federal data shows

ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. filed 176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in OAKLAND, California.

176
Part D claims, 2023

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ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

176 35th percentile higher than 35% 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)

ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. 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 ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2006

NPI 1801963996

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

176 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 400 30TH ST, OAKLAND, CA, 94609, with a listed phone of (510) 444-8282. NPI 1801963996 was issued on 11/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EPSTEIN 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 176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $104K 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

400 30TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94609

Provider Details

NPI 1801963996
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/30/2006

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 ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.. To verify ERVIN EPSTEIN, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

176
Total Claims
$104K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
259
Total Day Supply
7,023
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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
Mometasone Furoate
13

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s 176 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s specialty?
ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in OAKLAND, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. wrote 176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $104K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. located?
ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. is located at 400 30TH ST, OAKLAND, CA, 94609. Phone: (510) 444-8282.
What is ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801963996, issued on 11/30/2006.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mometasone Furoate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 176 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s credentials?
ERVIN EPSTEIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1801963996 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.

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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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