2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1952426017 MD
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HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD

Otology & Neurotology Physician in CARLSBAD, 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
345
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.6205/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$211.96
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD is a Otology & Neurotology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CARLSBAD, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 345 claims across 169 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.6205/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $211.96 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.6205 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 345 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2007

NPI 1952426017

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

345 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

MIPS final score

84.6205/100 1.5205000000000126% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otology & Neurotology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.6205/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 84.6205/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.6%
MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 84.6205/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD is a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider practicing in CARLSBAD, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952426017. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6010 HIDDEN VALLEY RD STE 210, CARLSBAD, CA, 92011, with a listed phone of (858) 755-9343. NPI 1952426017 was issued on 03/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLDSZTEIN 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 345 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.6205/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.7646), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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

6010 HIDDEN VALLEY RD STE 210
CARLSBAD, CA 92011

Provider Details

NPI 1952426017
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

84.6205
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.7646
Quality
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, 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.

PACIFIC ENT MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
CARLSBAD, 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).

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 HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$212

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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 HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD. To verify HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, 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

HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 345 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.

345
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
565
Total Day Supply
14,500
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ipratropium Bromide
54
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
51
Fluticasone Propionate
29
Methylprednisolone
23
Azelastine Hcl
20
Famotidine
18
Omeprazole
16
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
15
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
15
Ofloxacin
13

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

Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview

How HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.

333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider

HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's 345 claims are below the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's specialty?
HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in CARLSBAD, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD wrote 345 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
What is HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.6205/100 (Quality: 74.7646). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD located?
HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD is located at 6010 HIDDEN VALLEY RD STE 210, CARLSBAD, CA, 92011. Phone: (858) 755-9343.
What is HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's NPI number?
HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952426017, issued on 03/20/2007.
Does HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD accept Medicare?
HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 345 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's credentials?
HERNAN GOLDSZTEIN, MD's NPI is 1952426017 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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