2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Care Pharmacist NPI 1558838078 PHARMD
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Jason Barca, PHARMD

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in Bakersfield, 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 3,473 in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, 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
678
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Ambulatory Care Pharmacist avg: 492
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Jason Barca, PHARMD filed 678 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in Bakersfield, California, prescribing 37% generic.

678
Part D claims, 2023
37%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Jason Barca, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

678 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Jason Barca, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2018

NPI 1558838078

Primary specialty

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Niche

3,473 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

678 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 492

Specialty distribution in California

How Ambulatory Care Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers
Behavior Technician - 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist - 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist - 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker - 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Ambulatory Care Pharmacist - 0%Ambulatory Care Pharmacist0%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state 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 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. 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).

Jason Barca, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 4580 CALIFORNIA AVE, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, with a listed phone of (661) 327-4411. NPI 1558838078 was issued on 11/01/2018.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 678 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $294K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 37% generic by claim count.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,473 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 492 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

4580 CALIFORNIA AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Provider Details

NPI 1558838078
Specialty Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2018

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 Jason Barca, PHARMD. To verify Jason Barca, PHARMD'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 · Brand-heavy

Jason Barca, PHARMD - brand share 56.0%
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist average

56% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 678 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.

678
Total Claims
$294K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,132
Total Day Supply
33,631
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 37% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$289K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.49
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 49, 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 Jason Barca, PHARMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
98
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
90
Metformin Hcl
73
Glimepiride
41
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
40
Ozempic
Semaglutide
33
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
29
Glipizide
25
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
20
Lisinopril
18

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

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Overview

How Jason Barca, PHARMD fits within the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist landscape nationally.

3,473
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
492
Avg Claims per Provider

Jason Barca, PHARMD's 678 claims are above the specialty average of 492.

Nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in California

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

Compare Ambulatory Care Pharmacist 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 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jason Barca, PHARMD's specialty?
Jason Barca, PHARMD specializes in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and practices in Bakersfield, California. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Jason Barca, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Jason Barca, PHARMD wrote 678 Medicare Part D claims totaling $294K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is Jason Barca, PHARMD located?
Jason Barca, PHARMD is located at 4580 CALIFORNIA AVE, Bakersfield, CA, 93309. Phone: (661) 327-4411.
What is Jason Barca, PHARMD's NPI number?
Jason Barca, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558838078, issued on 11/01/2018.
Does Jason Barca, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Jason Barca, PHARMD's prescribing is 56% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $289K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 3,473 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jason Barca, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jason Barca, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tresiba Flextouch U-100, Trulicity, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jason Barca, PHARMD accept Medicare?
Jason Barca, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 678 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jason Barca, PHARMD's credentials?
Jason Barca, PHARMD's NPI is 1558838078 with credentials PHARMD. 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.