2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1245262104 M.D.
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Fernando Bravo, M.D.

Specialist in Bakersfield, California. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 277 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Fernando Bravo, M.D. filed 5,254 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Bakersfield, California, prescribing 85% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$1.2K
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.

Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,254 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Fernando Bravo, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2006

NPI 1245262104

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,254 256% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in California

How Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist - 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist - 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker - 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Specialist - 0.7%Specialist0.7%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Specialist. Verify directly:

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).

Fernando Bravo, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 3110 LATTE LANE, Bakersfield, CA, 93312, with a listed phone of (661) 327-4712. NPI 1245262104 was issued on 07/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Bravo 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 5,254 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 277 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $918K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

3110 LATTE LANE
Bakersfield, CA 93312

Provider Details

NPI 1245262104
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2006

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 Fernando Bravo, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Amgen 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 Fernando Bravo, M.D.. To verify Fernando Bravo, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Fernando Bravo, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Specialist average

14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 5,254 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.

5,254
Total Claims
$918K
Total Drug Cost
277
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,187
Total Day Supply
358,419
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$751K
Generic Drug Cost
$166K
Opioid Claims
250 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
184

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 89, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Fernando Bravo, M.D. 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
Losartan Potassium
192
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
180
Escitalopram Oxalate
177
Metformin Hcl
166
Atorvastatin Calcium
165
Pioglitazone Hcl
155
Levothyroxine Sodium
154
Lisinopril
117
Omeprazole
103
Gabapentin
98

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

Specialist Overview

How Fernando Bravo, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s 5,254 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in California

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s specialty?
Fernando Bravo, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Bakersfield, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Fernando Bravo, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Fernando Bravo, M.D. wrote 5,254 Medicare Part D claims totaling $918K in drug costs for 277 beneficiaries.
Where is Fernando Bravo, M.D. located?
Fernando Bravo, M.D. is located at 3110 LATTE LANE, Bakersfield, CA, 93312. Phone: (661) 327-4712.
What is Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s NPI number?
Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245262104, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does Fernando Bravo, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $751K in brand drug costs.
Does Fernando Bravo, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Fernando Bravo, M.D. had 250 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Fernando Bravo, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Fernando Bravo, M.D. accept Medicare?
Fernando Bravo, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,254 Part D claims and 277 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s credentials?
Fernando Bravo, M.D.'s NPI is 1245262104 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.