2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1508359423 MD
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JAMES AHERN, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in VENTURA, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 363 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JAMES AHERN, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in VENTURA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 363 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JAMES AHERN, MD filed 2,991 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VENTURA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES AHERN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2018

NPI 1508359423

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,991 552% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in California

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

JAMES AHERN, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in VENTURA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508359423. 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.

JAMES AHERN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 6633 TELEPHONE RD STE 100, VENTURA, CA, 93003, with a listed phone of (805) 644-9121. NPI 1508359423 was issued on 06/14/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHERN 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 2,991 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 363 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $336K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

6633 TELEPHONE RD STE 100
VENTURA, CA 93003

Provider Details

NPI 1508359423
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES AHERN, 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.

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
THOUSAND OAKS, 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 JAMES AHERN, MD. To verify JAMES AHERN, 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

JAMES AHERN, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,991 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.

2,991
Total Claims
$336K
Total Drug Cost
363
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,604
Total Day Supply
191,478
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$255K
Generic Drug Cost
$81K
Opioid Claims
98 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 130, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
199
Levothyroxine Sodium
111
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Tamsulosin Hcl
91
Losartan Potassium
88
Omeprazole
72
Trazodone Hcl
66
Rosuvastatin Calcium
65
Escitalopram Oxalate
56
Lorazepam
50

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How JAMES AHERN, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES AHERN, MD's 2,991 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES AHERN, MD's specialty?
JAMES AHERN, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in VENTURA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES AHERN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES AHERN, MD wrote 2,991 Medicare Part D claims totaling $336K in drug costs for 363 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES AHERN, MD located?
JAMES AHERN, MD is located at 6633 TELEPHONE RD STE 100, VENTURA, CA, 93003. Phone: (805) 644-9121.
What is JAMES AHERN, MD's NPI number?
JAMES AHERN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508359423, issued on 06/14/2018.
Does JAMES AHERN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES AHERN, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $255K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES AHERN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES AHERN, MD had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES AHERN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES AHERN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES AHERN, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES AHERN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,991 Part D claims and 363 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES AHERN, MD's credentials?
JAMES AHERN, MD's NPI is 1508359423 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.

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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