2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1497954119 M.D.
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Nicole Cobo, M.D.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Long Beach, 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 1,803 in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
382
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$11.6K
103 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicole Cobo, M.D. filed 382 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Long Beach, California, prescribing 59% generic.

382
Part D claims, 2023
59%
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.

Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

382 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Nicole Cobo, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Nicole Cobo, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2007

NPI 1497954119

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

382 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

Specialty distribution in California

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state 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%Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician - 0%Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician0%
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 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Nicole Cobo, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2880 ATLANTIC AVE, Long Beach, CA, 90806, with a listed phone of (562) 490-3580. NPI 1497954119 was issued on 07/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cobo 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 382 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $414K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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

2880 ATLANTIC AVE
Long Beach, CA 90806

Provider Details

NPI 1497954119
Specialty Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicole Cobo, M.D. 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.

Adult And Child Neurology Medical Associates Inc
Long Beach, 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).

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 Nicole Cobo, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$11.6K

Largest payer

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS 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 Nicole Cobo, M.D.. To verify Nicole Cobo, M.D.'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 · Above average

Nicole Cobo, M.D. - brand share 41.0%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician average

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 382 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.

382
Total Claims
$414K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
481
Total Day Supply
13,764
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$382K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
44.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Nicole Cobo, M.D. 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
Xcopri
Cenobamate
41
Briviact
Brivaracetam
27
Clobazam
23
Divalproex Sodium
23
Tizanidine Hcl
23
Trazodone Hcl
23
Lacosamide
20
Lamictal
Lamotrigine
19
Oxcarbazepine
16
Epidiolex
Cannabidiol (Cbd)
15

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

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

How Nicole Cobo, M.D. fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s 382 claims are above the specialty average of 359.

Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician 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 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s specialty?
Nicole Cobo, M.D. specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in Long Beach, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Nicole Cobo, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicole Cobo, M.D. wrote 382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $414K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicole Cobo, M.D. located?
Nicole Cobo, M.D. is located at 2880 ATLANTIC AVE, Long Beach, CA, 90806. Phone: (562) 490-3580.
What is Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s NPI number?
Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497954119, issued on 07/12/2007.
Does Nicole Cobo, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $382K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Cobo, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xcopri, Briviact, Clobazam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Cobo, M.D. accept Medicare?
Nicole Cobo, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 382 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s credentials?
Nicole Cobo, M.D.'s NPI is 1497954119 with credentials M.D.. 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).

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.