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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1255370680 MD
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Psychiatry Physician in Big Bear Lake, 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 53,171 in Psychiatry Physician, 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
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
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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)
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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
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
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,688 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California 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 Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 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
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%
Psychiatry Physician average
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
- Clozapine
Clozapine
115 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
108 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
101 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
100 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
94 claims
- Lurasidone Hcl
Lurasidone Hcl
80 claims
- Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl Er
78 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
68 claims
| 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.
53,171
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.
Dr. Nancy Aaen
MD
Napa, CA
Dr. Criselda Abad-Santos
M.D.
Woodland Hills, CA
Dr. Mekabiz Abaian
MD
San Bernardino, CA
Dr. Kafia Abbasi
M.D.
French Camp, CA
Dr. Michele Abbasi
M.D.
Westlake Village, CA
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 53,171 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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