2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1972072528
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LARA AVEDIAN

Physician Assistant in LOS BANOS, 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
636
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LARA AVEDIAN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 636 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
636
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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LARA AVEDIAN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about LARA AVEDIAN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2018

NPI 1972072528

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

636 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LARA AVEDIAN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

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

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 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.

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LARA AVEDIAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 520 W. STREET, LOS BANOS, CA, 93635, with a listed phone of (209) 826-0591. NPI 1972072528 was issued on 11/13/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AVEDIAN 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 636 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $408K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

520 W. STREET
LOS BANOS, CA 93635

Provider Details

NPI 1972072528
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/13/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

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 LARA AVEDIAN. To verify LARA AVEDIAN'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 · Typical

LARA AVEDIAN — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 636 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.

636
Total Claims
$408K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
653
Total Day Supply
18,403
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$298K
Generic Drug Cost
$110K
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 23, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LARA AVEDIAN 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
Ketoconazole
82
Tacrolimus
53
Clobetasol Propionate
45
Desonide
33
Ciclopirox
32
Clindamycin Phosphate
25
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
24
Calcipotriene
23
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
23

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LARA AVEDIAN fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LARA AVEDIAN's 636 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LARA AVEDIAN's specialty?
LARA AVEDIAN specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LOS BANOS, California.
How much does LARA AVEDIAN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LARA AVEDIAN wrote 636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $408K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
What is LARA AVEDIAN's Medicare quality score?
LARA AVEDIAN 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 LARA AVEDIAN located?
LARA AVEDIAN is located at 520 W. STREET, LOS BANOS, CA, 93635. Phone: (209) 826-0591.
What is LARA AVEDIAN's NPI number?
LARA AVEDIAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972072528, issued on 11/13/2018.
Does LARA AVEDIAN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LARA AVEDIAN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $298K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LARA AVEDIAN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LARA AVEDIAN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Tacrolimus, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LARA AVEDIAN accept Medicare?
LARA AVEDIAN appears in CMS Medicare data with 636 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LARA AVEDIAN's credentials?
LARA AVEDIAN's NPI is 1972072528. 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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