2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1235185620 MD
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WATSON DESA, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in LOS ALAMITOS, 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
493
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$10.69
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WATSON DESA, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ALAMITOS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 493 claims across 38 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $10.69 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WATSON DESA, MD filed 493 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ALAMITOS, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WATSON DESA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WATSON DESA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1235185620

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

493 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in California

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 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).

WATSON DESA, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in LOS ALAMITOS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1235185620. 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.

WATSON DESA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3851 KATELLA AVE STE 305, LOS ALAMITOS, CA, 90720, with a listed phone of (562) 594-6080. NPI 1235185620 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESA 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 493 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

3851 KATELLA AVE STE 305
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720

Provider Details

NPI 1235185620
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

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 WATSON DESA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$11

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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 WATSON DESA, MD. To verify WATSON DESA, MD'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

WATSON DESA, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 493 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.

493
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
824
Total Day Supply
24,337
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Potassium Chloride
46
Atorvastatin Calcium
43
Metoprolol Succinate
34
Digoxin
32
Furosemide
30
Metoprolol Tartrate
24
Losartan Potassium
23
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Metformin Hcl
18
Amlodipine Besylate
15

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How WATSON DESA, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

WATSON DESA, MD's 493 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WATSON DESA, MD's specialty?
WATSON DESA, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in LOS ALAMITOS, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does WATSON DESA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WATSON DESA, MD wrote 493 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is WATSON DESA, MD located?
WATSON DESA, MD is located at 3851 KATELLA AVE STE 305, LOS ALAMITOS, CA, 90720. Phone: (562) 594-6080.
What is WATSON DESA, MD's NPI number?
WATSON DESA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235185620, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does WATSON DESA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WATSON DESA, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WATSON DESA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WATSON DESA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WATSON DESA, MD accept Medicare?
WATSON DESA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 493 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WATSON DESA, MD's credentials?
WATSON DESA, MD's NPI is 1235185620 with credentials MD. 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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