2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1043849490 MD
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PETER AZZAM, MD

Family Medicine Physician in LAGUNA HILLS, 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
610
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PETER AZZAM, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAGUNA HILLS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 610 claims across 121 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PETER AZZAM, MD filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAGUNA HILLS, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PETER AZZAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PETER AZZAM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2020

NPI 1043849490

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

610 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Medicine Physician share within California

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PETER AZZAM, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in LAGUNA HILLS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1043849490. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PETER AZZAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 24012 CALLE DE LA PLATA STE 350, LAGUNA HILLS, CA, 92653, with a listed phone of (949) 557-0390. NPI 1043849490 was issued on 04/07/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZZAM 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 610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $122K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

24012 CALLE DE LA PLATA STE 350
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Provider Details

NPI 1043849490
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER AZZAM, 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.

HOAG CLINIC
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
PROVIDENCE FACEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
MISSION HILLS, 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 PETER AZZAM, MD. To verify PETER AZZAM, 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 · Typical

PETER AZZAM, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 610 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.

610
Total Claims
$122K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,204
Total Day Supply
34,202
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
24 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
35
Metformin Hcl
27
Amlodipine Besylate
24
Losartan Potassium
15
Hydrochlorothiazide
13
Gabapentin
12
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
12
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
12
Lisinopril
12
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
12

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How PETER AZZAM, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER AZZAM, MD's 610 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER AZZAM, MD's specialty?
PETER AZZAM, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LAGUNA HILLS, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does PETER AZZAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER AZZAM, MD wrote 610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $122K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
Where is PETER AZZAM, MD located?
PETER AZZAM, MD is located at 24012 CALLE DE LA PLATA STE 350, LAGUNA HILLS, CA, 92653. Phone: (949) 557-0390.
What is PETER AZZAM, MD's NPI number?
PETER AZZAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043849490, issued on 04/07/2020.
Does PETER AZZAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER AZZAM, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
Does PETER AZZAM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PETER AZZAM, MD had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER AZZAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER AZZAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER AZZAM, MD accept Medicare?
PETER AZZAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 610 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER AZZAM, MD's credentials?
PETER AZZAM, MD's NPI is 1043849490 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

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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