2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518550599 RN, NP
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PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in HUNTINGTON PARK, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 332 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$36.02
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP filed 2,360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in HUNTINGTON PARK, California, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$36.02
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,360 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/19/2021

NPI 1518550599

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,360 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within California

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding RN, NP credentials at 1900 E SLAUSON AVE, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA, 90255, with a listed phone of (888) 499-9303. NPI 1518550599 was issued on 02/19/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORTES ZUNIGA 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 2,360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 332 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $342K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1900 E SLAUSON AVE
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255

Provider Details

NPI 1518550599
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials RN, NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/19/2021

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 PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$36

Largest payer

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC

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 PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP. To verify PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP'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

PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,360 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.

2,360
Total Claims
$342K
Total Drug Cost
332
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,746
Total Day Supply
169,336
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$282K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
258
Metformin Hcl
193
Losartan Potassium
111
Amlodipine Besylate
99
Diclofenac Sodium
82
Lisinopril
82
Levothyroxine Sodium
76
Tamsulosin Hcl
73
Glipizide
63
Pioglitazone Hcl
56

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's 2,360 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's specialty?
PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in HUNTINGTON PARK, California. Credentials: RN, NP.
How much does PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP wrote 2,360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $342K in drug costs for 332 beneficiaries.
Where is PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP located?
PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP is located at 1900 E SLAUSON AVE, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA, 90255. Phone: (888) 499-9303.
What is PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's NPI number?
PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518550599, issued on 02/19/2021.
Does PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $282K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP accept Medicare?
PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,360 Part D claims and 332 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's credentials?
PAOLAH CORTES ZUNIGA, RN, NP's NPI is 1518550599 with credentials RN, NP. 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).

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