2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1609855741 MD
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GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in SANTA CRUZ, 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
30
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833

What the federal data shows

GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD filed 30 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in SANTA CRUZ, California.

30
Part D claims, 2023

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GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

30 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)

GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, 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 GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/16/2006

NPI 1609855741

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

30 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in California

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2850 COMMERCIAL CROSSING, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95065, with a listed phone of (831) 458-5887. NPI 1609855741 was issued on 01/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERNSTEIN 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 30 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

2850 COMMERCIAL CROSSING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

Provider Details

NPI 1609855741
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/16/2006

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 GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD. To verify GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, 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.

30
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
56
Total Day Supply
1,613
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
12

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's 30 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's specialty?
GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in SANTA CRUZ, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD wrote 30 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD located?
GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD is located at 2850 COMMERCIAL CROSSING, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95065. Phone: (831) 458-5887.
What is GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's NPI number?
GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609855741, issued on 01/16/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD accept Medicare?
GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 30 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's credentials?
GEOFFREY BERNSTEIN, MD's NPI is 1609855741 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.

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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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