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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1861434367 MD
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Petaluma, 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 1,530 in Interventional Pain Medicine 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 254 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 84 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$601.28
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Norman Pang, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 4,265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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.
Norman Pang, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
0 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Norman Pang, MD sits
This provider among interventional pain medicine physician peers
Across the 437 interventional pain medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Norman Pang, MD writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - 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 interventional pain medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Norman Pang, 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)
Norman Pang, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Norman Pang, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,265 94% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Norman Pang, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Norman Pang, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3835 CYPRESS DR STE 102, Petaluma, CA, 94954, with a listed phone of (707) 762-8586. NPI 1861434367 was issued on 06/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 254 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $651K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,530 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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 | 1861434367 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/11/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
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 Norman Pang, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$601
Largest payer
SCILEX 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 Norman Pang, MD. To verify Norman Pang, 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
Norman Pang, MD - brand share 16.0%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 4,265 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.
4,265
Total Claims
$651K
Total Drug Cost
254
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,690
- Total Day Supply
- 130,087
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $421K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $230K
- Opioid Claims
- 2,724 (63.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Norman Pang, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
787 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
653 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 224
Morphine Sulfate Er
224 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 194
Hydromorphone Hcl
194 claims
- Morphine Sulfate 192
Morphine Sulfate
192 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 184
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
184 claims
- Gabapentin 167
Gabapentin
167 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 127
Zolpidem Tartrate
127 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 787 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 653 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 224 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 194 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 192 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 184 |
| Gabapentin | 167 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 127 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 122 |
| Belbuca Buprenorphine Hcl | 98 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Norman Pang, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,530
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Norman Pang, MD's 4,265 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pang.
Dr. Hussein Abdulhadi
M.D.
La Mesa, CA
Dr. Nader Achackzad
M.D.
Santa Clara, CA
Dr. Patrick Akin
DO
Turlock, CA
Dr. Kais Alsharif
MD
Long Beach, CA
Dr. Pari Azari
M.D.
Clearlake, CA
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine 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 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman Pang, MD's specialty? ▼
Norman Pang, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Petaluma, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Norman Pang, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Norman Pang, MD wrote 4,265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $651K in drug costs for 254 beneficiaries.
What is Norman Pang, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Norman Pang, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Norman Pang, MD located? ▼
Norman Pang, MD is located at 3835 CYPRESS DR STE 102, Petaluma, CA, 94954. Phone: (707) 762-8586.
What is Norman Pang, MD's NPI number? ▼
Norman Pang, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861434367, issued on 06/11/2006.
Does Norman Pang, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Norman Pang, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $421K in brand drug costs.
Does Norman Pang, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Norman Pang, MD had 2,724 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.9%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,530 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Norman Pang, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Norman Pang, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Norman Pang, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Norman Pang, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,265 Part D claims and 254 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Norman Pang, MD's credentials? ▼
Norman Pang, MD's NPI is 1861434367 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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