2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1659785970 M.D.
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Samer Assaf, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Orange, 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 331,761 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
368
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Samer Assaf, M.D. filed 368 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Orange, California, prescribing 88% generic.

368
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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.

Samer Assaf, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

368 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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 Samer Assaf, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2014

NPI 1659785970

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

368 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in California

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist - 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist - 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker - 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program. Verify directly:

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).

Samer Assaf, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 THE CITY DR S, Orange, CA, 92868, with a listed phone of (714) 456-5705. NPI 1659785970 was issued on 06/13/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Assaf 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 368 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868

Provider Details

NPI 1659785970
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2014

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 Samer Assaf, M.D.. To verify Samer Assaf, M.D.'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 · Generic-heavy

Samer Assaf, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average

8% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 368 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.

368
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
419
Total Day Supply
5,880
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
49 (13.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
106

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 67, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Samer Assaf, M.D. 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
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
54
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
40
Cephalexin
31
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
16
Doxycycline Monohydrate
15
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14
Prednisone
14
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
12
Amlodipine Besylate
11

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Samer Assaf, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Samer Assaf, M.D.'s 368 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samer Assaf, M.D.'s specialty?
Samer Assaf, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Orange, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Samer Assaf, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Samer Assaf, M.D. wrote 368 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
Where is Samer Assaf, M.D. located?
Samer Assaf, M.D. is located at 101 THE CITY DR S, Orange, CA, 92868. Phone: (714) 456-5705.
What is Samer Assaf, M.D.'s NPI number?
Samer Assaf, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659785970, issued on 06/13/2014.
Does Samer Assaf, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Samer Assaf, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Samer Assaf, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Samer Assaf, M.D. had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samer Assaf, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Samer Assaf, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samer Assaf, M.D. accept Medicare?
Samer Assaf, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 368 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samer Assaf, M.D.'s credentials?
Samer Assaf, M.D.'s NPI is 1659785970 with credentials M.D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.