NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgical Oncology Physician NPI 1851320063 MD
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Surgical Oncology Physician in Pasadena, 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 1,410 in Surgical Oncology 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
45
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Surgical Oncology Physician avg: 97
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Recabaren, MD filed 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Oncology Physician in Pasadena, California.
- 45
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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James Recabaren, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
45 0th percentile higher than 0% 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)
James Recabaren, 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 James Recabaren, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
45 54% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Surgical Oncology 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 Surgical Oncology 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).
James Recabaren, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 950 S ARROYO PKWY STE 310, Pasadena, CA, 91105, with a listed phone of (626) 449-4859. NPI 1851320063 was issued on 07/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 45 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $233 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 95.6%.
Surgical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,410 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 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 | 1851320063 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Recabaren, 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.
Premiere Surgical Specialists, A Professional Corporation
Pasadena, 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 Recabaren, MD. To verify James Recabaren, 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.
45
Total Claims
$233
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 45
- Total Day Supply
- 252
- Generic Drug Cost
- $223
- Opioid Claims
- 43 (95.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Oncology Physician Overview
How James Recabaren, MD fits within the Surgical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
1,410
Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Surgical Oncology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider
James Recabaren, MD's 45 claims are below the specialty average of 97.
Nearby Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Recabaren.
Dr. Rahim Aimaq
MD
Duarte, CA
Yasir Akmal
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Mohammed Al-Temimi
MD
San Jose, CA
Dr. Farin Amersi
M.D.
West Hollywood, CA
Dr. Elizabeth Arena
M.D.
Los Angeles, CA
Compare Surgical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Recabaren, MD's specialty? ▼
James Recabaren, MD specializes in Surgical Oncology Physician and practices in Pasadena, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Recabaren, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Recabaren, MD wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims totaling $233 in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is James Recabaren, MD located? ▼
James Recabaren, MD is located at 950 S ARROYO PKWY STE 310, Pasadena, CA, 91105. Phone: (626) 449-4859.
What is James Recabaren, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Recabaren, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851320063, issued on 07/01/2006.
Does James Recabaren, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Recabaren, MD had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 95.6%.
How many Surgical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,410 Surgical Oncology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Surgical Oncology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Recabaren, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Recabaren, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Recabaren, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Recabaren, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 45 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Recabaren, MD's credentials? ▼
James Recabaren, MD's NPI is 1851320063 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.