2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1619011764 M.D.
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JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in IRVINE, 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
689
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$47.54
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in IRVINE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 689 claims across 255 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $47.54 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 689 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)

JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/19/2007

NPI 1619011764

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

689 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within California

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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).

JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider practicing in IRVINE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1619011764. 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 WALDMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 16300 SAND CANYON AVE STE 506, IRVINE, CA, 92618, with a listed phone of (949) 753-9747. NPI 1619011764 was issued on 02/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALDMAN 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 689 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

16300 SAND CANYON AVE STE 506
IRVINE, CA 92618

Provider Details

NPI 1619011764
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/19/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

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 JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

Largest payer

UCB, 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 JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.. To verify JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'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 WALDMAN, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 689 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.

689
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
805
Total Day Supply
20,679
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
38% female / 62% 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
147
Hydrocortisone
103
Mupirocin
65
Cephalexin
42
Clindamycin Phosphate
35
Doxycycline Hyclate
30
Fluocinonide
29
Ketoconazole
28
Selenium Sulfide
18
Acyclovir
17

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s 689 claims are above the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in IRVINE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. wrote 689 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. located?
JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. is located at 16300 SAND CANYON AVE STE 506, IRVINE, CA, 92618. Phone: (949) 753-9747.
What is JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619011764, issued on 02/19/2007.
Does JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES WALDMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 689 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES WALDMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1619011764 with credentials M.D.. 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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