NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Microbiology Physician NPI 1932148905 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Victor Flauta, M.D.
Medical Microbiology Physician in Fresno, 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 90 in Medical Microbiology Physician, 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
16K
Medicare Part D claims · 293 beneficiaries · Medical Microbiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
4.8/100
▼ 79 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Victor Flauta, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 4.8/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 16,201 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 4.8/100
- MIPS score · -79 vs avg
- 16K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Victor Flauta, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1932148905), first enumerated 06/05/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 16,201 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 4.8/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Victor Flauta, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1932148905 · Medical Microbiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-TRACE · MIPS-LOW · RX-HEAVY · BOOK-THIN · NEAR-MIPS
- NPI-10 1932148905
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-TRACE 90
- MIPS-LOW 4.8/100
- RX-HEAVY 16K claims
- BOOK-THIN 7 in California
- NEAR-MIPS Valerio Genta, MD · 47.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Flauta · this pr… 4.8
Flauta · this provider
4.8 MIPS pts
- Valerio Genta, M…
Valerio Genta, MD
51.8 MIPS pts
- Cindy McCloskey,…
Cindy McCloskey, MD
71.7 MIPS pts
- Ronald Elin, M.D…
Ronald Elin, M.D., PHD
73.2 MIPS pts
- Christopher Kera…
Christopher Kerantzas, MD, PHD
73.6 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Victor Flauta, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
5 ≥ 2nd percentile 2% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Victor Flauta, 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).
What does the federal data show about Victor Flauta, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Medical Microbiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
16,201 288% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
4.8/100 78.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Medical Microbiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Victor Flauta, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Microbiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 4.8/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932148905 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Microbiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/05/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
4.7804
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
15.9348
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Victor Flauta, M.D.. To verify Victor Flauta, 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 · Typical
Victor Flauta, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Medical Microbiology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 16,201 2024 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 2024.
16,201
Total Claims
$901K
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 16,295.433
- Total Day Supply
- 419,166
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $694K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $205K
- Opioid Claims
- 427 (2.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 559
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.25
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 99, 85+: 115
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Victor Flauta, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
971 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
748 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
678 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
661 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
531 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
523 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
507 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
471 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 971 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 748 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 678 |
| Furosemide | 661 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 531 |
| Lisinopril | 523 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 507 |
| Gabapentin | 471 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 440 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 401 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Microbiology Physician Overview
How Victor Flauta, M.D. fits within the Medical Microbiology Physician landscape nationally.
90
Medical Microbiology Physician Providers in US
33
States with Medical Microbiology Physician
4,175
Avg Claims per Provider
Victor Flauta, M.D.'s 16,201 claims are above the specialty average of 4,175.
Nationwide Medical Microbiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Flauta, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (4.8 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical Microbiology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Flauta.
One of 7 Medical Microbiology Physician providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Cassiana Bittencourt
MD
Orange, CA
Dr. Anthony Cunha
MD
Grass Valley, CA
Dr. Peera Hemarajata
PHD
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Matthew Hernandez
MD, PHD
Stanford, CA
Dr. Seunghyug Kwon
MD, MPH
West Hills, CA
Compare Medical Microbiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victor Flauta, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Victor Flauta, M.D. specializes in Medical Microbiology Physician and practices in Fresno, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Victor Flauta, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Victor Flauta, M.D. wrote 16,201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $901K in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
What is Victor Flauta, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Victor Flauta, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 4.8/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 15.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Victor Flauta, M.D. located? ▼
Victor Flauta, M.D. is located at 5631 N FIGARDEN DR, Fresno, CA, 93722. Phone: (559) 439-5950.
What is Victor Flauta, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Victor Flauta, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932148905, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does Victor Flauta, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Victor Flauta, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $694K in brand drug costs.
Does Victor Flauta, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Victor Flauta, M.D. had 427 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Medical Microbiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 90 Medical Microbiology Physician providers across 33 states in the US. The average Medical Microbiology Physician provider writes 4,175 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Victor Flauta, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Victor Flauta, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Victor Flauta, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Victor Flauta, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,201 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Victor Flauta, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Victor Flauta, M.D.'s NPI is 1932148905 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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