2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1265791891 PA-C
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SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in BERKELEY, 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
608
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
55 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C filed 608 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in BERKELEY, California, prescribing 80% generic.

608
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$1.1K
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.

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

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

608 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 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 SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2012

NPI 1265791891

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

608 44% 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).

SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3031 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 217, BERKELEY, CA, 94705, with a listed phone of (510) 981-8222. NPI 1265791891 was issued on 05/16/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAPTAIN 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 608 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $594K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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

3031 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 217
BERKELEY, CA 94705

Provider Details

NPI 1265791891
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/16/2012

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 SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C. To verify SUN CAPTAIN, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 608 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.

608
Total Claims
$594K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
647
Total Day Supply
16,659
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$564K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 65, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUN CAPTAIN, 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
Betamethasone Dipropionate
55
Ketoconazole
53
Triamcinolone Acetonide
50
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
44
Hydroxyzine Hcl
38
Mupirocin
35
Fluocinonide
31
Imiquimod
29
Tacrolimus
29
Doxycycline Monohydrate
25

* 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 SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C 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

SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's 608 claims are below 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 CAPTAIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's specialty?
SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in BERKELEY, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C wrote 608 Medicare Part D claims totaling $594K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
Where is SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C located?
SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C is located at 3031 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 217, BERKELEY, CA, 94705. Phone: (510) 981-8222.
What is SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's NPI number?
SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265791891, issued on 05/16/2012.
Does SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $564K 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 SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Dipropionate, Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C accept Medicare?
SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 608 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's credentials?
SUN CAPTAIN, PA-C's NPI is 1265791891 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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