2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1023021680 M.D.
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STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SAN PABLO, 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 · 189 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
85.7317/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$139.74
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN PABLO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 189 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7317/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $139.74 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.7317 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,038 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. 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).

STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2006

NPI 1023021680

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,038 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

85.7317/100 2.6317000000000093% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.7317/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 85.7317/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 85.7317/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in SAN PABLO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1023021680. 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.

STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2101 VALE RD, SAN PABLO, CA, 94806, with a listed phone of (510) 233-9300. NPI 1023021680 was issued on 08/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARNOLD 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 1,038 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $247K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.7317/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.6837, Cost 70.5887), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

2101 VALE RD
SAN PABLO, CA 94806

Provider Details

NPI 1023021680
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.7317
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.6837
Quality
70.5887
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$140

Largest payer

Philips North America LLC

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 STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.. To verify STEPHEN ARNOLD, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,038
Total Claims
$247K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,458
Total Day Supply
73,298
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 95, 75-84: 39, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
95
Furosemide
62
Potassium Chloride
46
Losartan Potassium
44
Amlodipine Besylate
41
Atorvastatin Calcium
39
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
34
Carvedilol
33
Eliquis
Apixaban
33
Spironolactone
33

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s 1,038 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in SAN PABLO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. wrote 1,038 Medicare Part D claims totaling $247K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7317/100 (Quality: 82.6837, Cost: 70.5887). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. located?
STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. is located at 2101 VALE RD, SAN PABLO, CA, 94806. Phone: (510) 233-9300.
What is STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023021680, issued on 08/14/2006.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Furosemide, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,038 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN ARNOLD, M.D.'s NPI is 1023021680 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.
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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