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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1962782896 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Riverside, 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 1,779 in Geriatric Medicine (Family 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
992
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Palak Dave, MD filed 992 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Riverside, California, prescribing 90% generic.
- 992
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Palak Dave, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
992 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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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).
What does the federal data show about Palak Dave, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
992 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among California 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
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.
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 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
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
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%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 90% 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 / 90% 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.
What Palak Dave, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
87 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
61 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
54 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
37 claims
- Lisinopril 33
Lisinopril
33 claims
- Gabapentin 29
Gabapentin
29 claims
- Losartan Potassium 29
Losartan Potassium
29 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er 28
Metformin Hcl Er
28 claims
| 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.
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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.
Dr. Nagina Abdiani
DO
Orange, CA
Dr. Shivali Agarwal
M.D.
Fresno, CA
Dr. Kent Ahn
MD
Fontana, CA
Dr. Theresa Allison
M.D.
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Nancy Alvarez
NP
Simi Valley, CA
Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 90% 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
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.
- 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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