2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1417239005 PHARMD
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LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD

Pharmacist in SANTA CRUZ, 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 · 743 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD filed 2,597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in SANTA CRUZ, California, prescribing 79% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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.

LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,597 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/09/2011

NPI 1417239005

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,597 1824% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in California

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pharmacist share within California

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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).

LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 945 DELAWARE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060, with a listed phone of (951) 551-1198. NPI 1417239005 was issued on 09/09/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARIAS 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 2,597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 743 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $317K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

945 DELAWARE AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Provider Details

NPI 1417239005
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/09/2011

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 LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD. To verify LARRY ARIAS, 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 · Typical

LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 2,597 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.

2,597
Total Claims
$317K
Total Drug Cost
743
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,453
Total Day Supply
223,083
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$284K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Opioid Claims
39 (1.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 478, 75-84: 191, 85+: 47

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LARRY ARIAS, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
438
Amlodipine Besylate
188
Lisinopril
183
Losartan Potassium
144
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
118
Ozempic
Semaglutide
115
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
103
Hydrochlorothiazide
91
Glipizide
89
Metformin Hcl
83

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

Pharmacist Overview

How LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's 2,597 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in California

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's specialty?
LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in SANTA CRUZ, California. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD wrote 2,597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $317K in drug costs for 743 beneficiaries.
Where is LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD located?
LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD is located at 945 DELAWARE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060. Phone: (951) 551-1198.
What is LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's NPI number?
LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417239005, issued on 09/09/2011.
Does LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $284K in brand drug costs.
Does LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD accept Medicare?
LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,597 Part D claims and 743 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's credentials?
LARRY ARIAS, PHARMD's NPI is 1417239005 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

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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