2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1811483258 PA-C
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LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in FALLBROOK, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 259 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.5
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FALLBROOK, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 259 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $48.5 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C filed 1,146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FALLBROOK, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2018

NPI 1811483258

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,146 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in California

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in FALLBROOK, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1811483258. 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.

LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 593 E ELDER ST STE B, FALLBROOK, CA, 92028, with a listed phone of (760) 723-5900. NPI 1811483258 was issued on 07/09/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBERGO 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 1,146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 259 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $123K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

593 E ELDER ST STE B
FALLBROOK, CA 92028

Provider Details

NPI 1811483258
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/09/2018

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 LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$49

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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 LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C. To verify LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C'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

LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,146 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.

1,146
Total Claims
$123K
Total Drug Cost
259
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,845
Total Day Supply
49,667
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$105K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
12 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
106

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
41
Metformin Hcl
38
Atorvastatin Calcium
33
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
33
Amlodipine Besylate
32
Valsartan
30
Diclofenac Sodium
27
Ibuprofen
27
Lisinopril
25
Gabapentin
24

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's 1,146 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's specialty?
LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in FALLBROOK, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C wrote 1,146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $123K in drug costs for 259 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C located?
LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C is located at 593 E ELDER ST STE B, FALLBROOK, CA, 92028. Phone: (760) 723-5900.
What is LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's NPI number?
LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811483258, issued on 07/09/2018.
Does LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $105K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C accept Medicare?
LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,146 Part D claims and 259 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's credentials?
LAURA ALBERGO, PA-C's NPI is 1811483258 with credentials PA-C. 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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