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2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1689783839 MD
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Medical Oncology Physician in Palo Alto, 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 3,792 in Medical Oncology 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
88
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
MIPS score
84.1/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paula Kushlan, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 88 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.1/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 88
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Paula Kushlan, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
84 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Paula Kushlan, MD sits
This provider among medical oncology physician peers
Across the 1,527 medical oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paula Kushlan, MD writes more Part D claims than 13% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 44% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one medical oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paula Kushlan, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paula Kushlan, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Paula Kushlan, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
88 87% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.1/100 1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paula Kushlan, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) - 84.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Paula Kushlan, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 795 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, with a listed phone of (209) 603-8524. NPI 1689783839 was issued on 08/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 88 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.5, Cost 59.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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 | 1689783839 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.0954
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.4718
Quality
59.5128
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Kushlan, MD. To verify Paula Kushlan, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
88
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 233
- Total Day Supply
- 6,998
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.85
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 34 |
| Exemestane | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How Paula Kushlan, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Paula Kushlan, MD's 88 claims are below the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kushlan.
Dr. Ranjana Advani
MD
Stanford, CA
Dr. Kambiz Afrasiabi
M.D.
Anaheim, CA
Dr. Mark Agulnik
MD
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Weiyun Ai
MD
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Shafqat Akhtar
MD
Red Bluff, CA
Compare Medical Oncology 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 Medical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paula Kushlan, MD's specialty? ▼
Paula Kushlan, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Palo Alto, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paula Kushlan, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paula Kushlan, MD wrote 88 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is Paula Kushlan, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Paula Kushlan, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.1/100 (Quality: 87.5, Cost: 59.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paula Kushlan, MD located? ▼
Paula Kushlan, MD is located at 795 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA, 94301. Phone: (209) 603-8524.
What is Paula Kushlan, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paula Kushlan, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689783839, issued on 08/30/2006.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paula Kushlan, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paula Kushlan, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Exemestane. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paula Kushlan, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paula Kushlan, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 88 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paula Kushlan, MD's credentials? ▼
Paula Kushlan, MD's NPI is 1689783839 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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