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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1528358033 MD
Verify on CMS → Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Brea, 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 15,336 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, 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
591
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
35.2/100
▼ 48 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 35.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 591 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 35.2/100
- MIPS score · -48 vs avg
- 591
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
35 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD sits
This provider among physical medicine & rehabilitation physician peers
Across the 2,781 physical medicine & rehabilitation physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD writes more Part D claims than 62% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 7% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physical medicine & rehabilitation physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
591 24% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
35.2/100 47.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 35.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) - 35.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2767 E IMPERIAL HWY, Brea, CA, 92821, with a listed phone of (714) 578-8720. NPI 1528358033 was issued on 04/18/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 591 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $85K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 35.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 38.2, Cost 32.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,336 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528358033 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
35.1755
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
38.2358
Quality
32.9371
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Covarrubias Rehab, Inc.
Fullerton, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD. To verify Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD'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
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD - brand share 13.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 591 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.
591
Total Claims
$85K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 766
- Total Day Supply
- 21,367
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $74K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (3.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.56
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 58, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
55 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
26 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
25 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
23 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
22 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
22 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 21
Metoprolol Tartrate
21 claims
- Clopidogrel 19
Clopidogrel
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 |
| Baclofen | 22 |
| Levetiracetam | 22 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 21 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 19 |
| Botox Onabotulinumtoxina | 17 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,336
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's 591 claims are below the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Covarrubias-Eckardt.
Dr. Payandeh Abadee
M.D.
San Pedro, CA
Dr. Sammantha Abbott
DPT
Eureka, CA
Dr. Alexan Abdel-Malek
MD
Sylmar, CA
Dr. Alicia Abels
M.D.
Folsom, CA
Dr. Gary Abrams
M.D.
San Francisco, CA
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's specialty? ▼
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Brea, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD wrote 591 Medicare Part D claims totaling $85K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 35.2/100 (Quality: 38.2, Cost: 32.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD located? ▼
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD is located at 2767 E IMPERIAL HWY, Brea, CA, 92821. Phone: (714) 578-8720.
What is Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's NPI number? ▼
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528358033, issued on 04/18/2011.
Does Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
Does Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,336 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 591 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's credentials? ▼
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, MD's NPI is 1528358033 with credentials MD. 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.
- 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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