2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1942615877 PA
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RUBEN ESPARZA, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in VISALIA, 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 · 82 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$562.7
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUBEN ESPARZA, PA filed 1,163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in VISALIA, California, prescribing 84% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$562.7
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.

RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,163 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 RUBEN ESPARZA, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2014

NPI 1942615877

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,163 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in California

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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).

RUBEN ESPARZA, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 5323 W HILLSDALE AVE, VISALIA, CA, 93291, with a listed phone of (855) 733-7772. NPI 1942615877 was issued on 06/30/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESPARZA 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 1,163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $212K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

5323 W HILLSDALE AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291

Provider Details

NPI 1942615877
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2014

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 RUBEN ESPARZA, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$563

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 RUBEN ESPARZA, PA. To verify RUBEN ESPARZA, PA'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

RUBEN ESPARZA, PA — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,163 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.

1,163
Total Claims
$212K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,723
Total Day Supply
79,530
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$189K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUBEN ESPARZA, PA 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
107
Losartan Potassium
64
Metformin Hcl
64
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Gabapentin
45
Lisinopril
30
Levothyroxine Sodium
27
Diclofenac Sodium
26
Omeprazole
21
Montelukast Sodium
19

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How RUBEN ESPARZA, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's 1,163 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's specialty?
RUBEN ESPARZA, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in VISALIA, California. Credentials: PA.
How much does RUBEN ESPARZA, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUBEN ESPARZA, PA wrote 1,163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $212K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is RUBEN ESPARZA, PA located?
RUBEN ESPARZA, PA is located at 5323 W HILLSDALE AVE, VISALIA, CA, 93291. Phone: (855) 733-7772.
What is RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's NPI number?
RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942615877, issued on 06/30/2014.
Does RUBEN ESPARZA, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $189K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUBEN ESPARZA, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUBEN ESPARZA, PA accept Medicare?
RUBEN ESPARZA, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,163 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's credentials?
RUBEN ESPARZA, PA's NPI is 1942615877 with credentials PA. 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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