2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1962782896 MD
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PALAK DAVE, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in RIVERSIDE, 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
992
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PALAK DAVE, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIVERSIDE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 992 claims across 243 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PALAK DAVE, MD filed 992 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIVERSIDE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PALAK DAVE, MD 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).

PALAK DAVE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2011

NPI 1962782896

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

992 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in California

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within California

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 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).

PALAK DAVE, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in RIVERSIDE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1962782896. 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.

PALAK DAVE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10800 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92505, with a listed phone of (951) 602-4230. NPI 1962782896 was issued on 08/23/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAVE 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 992 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

10800 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505

Provider Details

NPI 1962782896
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/23/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PALAK DAVE, 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
RIVERSIDE, 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 PALAK DAVE, MD. To verify PALAK DAVE, 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 · Generic-heavy

PALAK DAVE, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 992 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.

992
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,431
Total Day Supply
70,749
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
29 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
87
Levothyroxine Sodium
61
Memantine Hcl
54
Amlodipine Besylate
37
Lisinopril
33
Gabapentin
29
Losartan Potassium
29
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
28
Atenolol
25
Rosuvastatin Calcium
23

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How PALAK DAVE, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

PALAK DAVE, MD's 992 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PALAK DAVE, MD's specialty?
PALAK DAVE, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in RIVERSIDE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does PALAK DAVE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PALAK DAVE, MD wrote 992 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
Where is PALAK DAVE, MD located?
PALAK DAVE, MD is located at 10800 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92505. Phone: (951) 602-4230.
What is PALAK DAVE, MD's NPI number?
PALAK DAVE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962782896, issued on 08/23/2011.
Does PALAK DAVE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PALAK DAVE, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does PALAK DAVE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PALAK DAVE, MD had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PALAK DAVE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PALAK DAVE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PALAK DAVE, MD accept Medicare?
PALAK DAVE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 992 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PALAK DAVE, MD's credentials?
PALAK DAVE, MD's NPI is 1962782896 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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