2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1255370680 MD
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HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD

Psychiatry Physician in BIG BEAR LAKE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD filed 1,688 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in BIG BEAR LAKE, California, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,688 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2006

NPI 1255370680

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,688 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in California

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Psychiatry Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 41870 GARSTIN DR, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA, 92315, with a listed phone of (909) 878-8246. NPI 1255370680 was issued on 06/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLDWASSER 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 1,688 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $496K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

41870 GARSTIN DR
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315

Provider Details

NPI 1255370680
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD. To verify HARRY GOLDWASSER, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,688 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.

1,688
Total Claims
$496K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,811
Total Day Supply
83,077
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$386K
Generic Drug Cost
$110K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
52.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 109, 65-74: 27, 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.

What HARRY GOLDWASSER, 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
Clozapine
115
Trazodone Hcl
108
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
101
Quetiapine Fumarate
100
Aripiprazole
94
Lurasidone Hcl
80
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
78
Mirtazapine
68
Olanzapine
68
Escitalopram Oxalate
61

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's 1,688 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's specialty?
HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BIG BEAR LAKE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD wrote 1,688 Medicare Part D claims totaling $496K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
Where is HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD located?
HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD is located at 41870 GARSTIN DR, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA, 92315. Phone: (909) 878-8246.
What is HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's NPI number?
HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255370680, issued on 06/04/2006.
Does HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $386K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Trazodone Hcl, Divalproex Sodium Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD accept Medicare?
HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,688 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's credentials?
HARRY GOLDWASSER, MD's NPI is 1255370680 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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