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SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in DOWNEY, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 502 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316

What the federal data shows

SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C filed 1,627 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in DOWNEY, California.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

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SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,627 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2013

NPI 1225465230

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,627 415% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in California

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 9353 IMPERIAL HWY, DOWNEY, CA, 90242, with a listed phone of (562) 657-4110. NPI 1225465230 was issued on 10/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAGUNAS 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 1,627 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 502 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

9353 IMPERIAL HWY
DOWNEY, CA 90242

Provider Details

NPI 1225465230
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
DOWNEY, 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 SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C. To verify SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C'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.

1,627
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
502
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,654
Total Day Supply
29,285
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
312 (19.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 297, 75-84: 158, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C 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
Meloxicam
467
Oxycodone Hcl
275
Ondansetron Hcl
177
Dexamethasone
165
Gabapentin
161
Diclofenac Sodium
144
Famotidine
68
Amoxicillin
45
Cephalexin
17
Tramadol Hcl
17

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's 1,627 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's specialty?
SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in DOWNEY, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C wrote 1,627 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 502 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C located?
SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C is located at 9353 IMPERIAL HWY, DOWNEY, CA, 90242. Phone: (562) 657-4110.
What is SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's NPI number?
SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225465230, issued on 10/04/2013.
Does SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C had 312 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C accept Medicare?
SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,627 Part D claims and 502 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's credentials?
SAMUEL LAGUNAS, PA-C's NPI is 1225465230 with credentials PA-C. 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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