2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1497819395 RPAC
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Paula Drivas, RPAC

Physician Assistant in Los Angeles, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 792 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$316.86
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Paula Drivas, RPAC filed 1,218 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Los Angeles, California, prescribing 88% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$316.86
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Paula Drivas, RPAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,218 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 Paula Drivas, RPAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2006

NPI 1497819395

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,218 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

Paula Drivas, RPAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding RPAC credentials at 2110 W SUNSET BLVD STE M, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, with a listed phone of (213) 510-8640. NPI 1497819395 was issued on 12/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Drivas 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 1,218 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 792 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

2110 W SUNSET BLVD STE M
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Provider Details

NPI 1497819395
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials RPAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Paula Drivas, RPAC 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.

Carbon Health Medical Group OF California PC
Los Angeles, CA
Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
Santa Monica, 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 Paula Drivas, RPAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$317

Largest payer

Amgen 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 Paula Drivas, RPAC. To verify Paula Drivas, RPAC'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

Paula Drivas, RPAC — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,218 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.

1,218
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
792
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,284
Total Day Supply
15,183
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
23 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
450

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 338, 75-84: 329, 85+: 108

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Paula Drivas, RPAC 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
Azithromycin
136
Cephalexin
122
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
103
Prednisone
98
Naproxen
82
Mupirocin
50
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
49
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
45
Diclofenac Sodium
39
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
34

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Paula Drivas, RPAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Paula Drivas, RPAC's 1,218 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

Compare Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paula Drivas, RPAC's specialty?
Paula Drivas, RPAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Los Angeles, California. Credentials: RPAC.
How much does Paula Drivas, RPAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Paula Drivas, RPAC wrote 1,218 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 792 beneficiaries.
Where is Paula Drivas, RPAC located?
Paula Drivas, RPAC is located at 2110 W SUNSET BLVD STE M, Los Angeles, CA, 90026. Phone: (213) 510-8640.
What is Paula Drivas, RPAC's NPI number?
Paula Drivas, RPAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497819395, issued on 12/22/2006.
Does Paula Drivas, RPAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Paula Drivas, RPAC's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does Paula Drivas, RPAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Paula Drivas, RPAC had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paula Drivas, RPAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paula Drivas, RPAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Cephalexin, Paxlovid (Eua). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paula Drivas, RPAC accept Medicare?
Paula Drivas, RPAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,218 Part D claims and 792 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paula Drivas, RPAC's credentials?
Paula Drivas, RPAC's NPI is 1497819395 with credentials RPAC. 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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