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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1285966903 MD
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Los Angeles, 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 678 in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 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
99
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 218
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$628.86
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Pamela Luk, MD filed 99 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Los Angeles, California, prescribing 53% generic.
- 99
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- 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.
Pamela Luk, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
99 0th percentile higher than 0% 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)
Pamela Luk, 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 Pamela Luk, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
99 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 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 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 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).
Pamela Luk, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3617 AVALON BLVD STE 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90011, with a listed phone of (213) 935-8566. NPI 1285966903 was issued on 02/04/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 99 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%.
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 678 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 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 | 1285966903 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/04/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pamela Luk, 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.
Jah Hand Surgery
Los Angeles, 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 Pamela Luk, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$629
Largest payer
Arthrex, 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 Pamela Luk, MD. To verify Pamela Luk, 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 · Above average
Pamela Luk, MD - brand share 47.0%
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 99 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.
99
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 102
- Total Day Supply
- 2,244
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $691
- Opioid Claims
- 17 (17.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.40
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% 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 |
|---|---|
| Santyl Collagenase Clostridium Hist. | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview
How Pamela Luk, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
678
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider
Pamela Luk, MD's 99 claims are below the specialty average of 218.
Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Luk.
Dr. Arash Aminian
M.D.
Laguna Woods, CA
Dr. Tonya An
MD
Stanford, CA
Dr. Osep Armagan
M.D.
Westlake Village, CA
Dr. Mark Bowers
MD
San Diego, CA
Dr. Candice Brady
DO
Camarillo, CA
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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 Pamela Luk, MD's specialty? ▼
Pamela Luk, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in Los Angeles, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Pamela Luk, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pamela Luk, MD wrote 99 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is Pamela Luk, MD located? ▼
Pamela Luk, MD is located at 3617 AVALON BLVD STE 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90011. Phone: (213) 935-8566.
What is Pamela Luk, MD's NPI number? ▼
Pamela Luk, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285966903, issued on 02/04/2010.
Does Pamela Luk, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pamela Luk, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does Pamela Luk, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Pamela Luk, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 678 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pamela Luk, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pamela Luk, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Santyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pamela Luk, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Pamela Luk, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 99 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pamela Luk, MD's credentials? ▼
Pamela Luk, MD's NPI is 1285966903 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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