2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician NPI 1528087178 MD, FRCSC
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FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in WATSONVILLE, 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
112
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician avg: 278
Industry payments
$22.46
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC filed 112 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in WATSONVILLE, California.

112
Part D claims, 2023
$22.46
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

112 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC 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 FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1528087178

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician

Niche

2,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

112 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 278

Specialty distribution in California

How Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider holding MD, FRCSC credentials at 1820 MAIN ST, WATSONVILLE, CA, 95076, with a listed phone of (831) 728-4227. NPI 1528087178 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MIRZA 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 112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,681 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 278 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

1820 MAIN ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076

Provider Details

NPI 1528087178
Specialty Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
Credentials MD, FRCSC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

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 FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

Largest payer

Evolution Surgical, 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 FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC. To verify FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC'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.

112
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
150
Total Day Supply
3,874
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC 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
Meloxicam
53
Diclofenac Sodium
33
Celecoxib
16

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

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Overview

How FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC fits within the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

2,681
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider

FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's 112 claims are below the specialty average of 278.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's specialty?
FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC specializes in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician and practices in WATSONVILLE, California. Credentials: MD, FRCSC.
How much does FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC wrote 112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
Where is FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC located?
FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC is located at 1820 MAIN ST, WATSONVILLE, CA, 95076. Phone: (831) 728-4227.
What is FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's NPI number?
FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528087178, issued on 07/18/2006.
How many Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,681 Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC accept Medicare?
FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC appears in CMS Medicare data with 112 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's credentials?
FAISAL MIRZA, MD, FRCSC's NPI is 1528087178 with credentials MD, FRCSC. 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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