2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1609005479 M.D.
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WILLIAM YANG, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in NORTHRIDGE, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 576 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.7K
178 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM YANG, M.D. filed 4,739 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in NORTHRIDGE, California, prescribing 76% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
76%
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.

WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,739 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM YANG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 WILLIAM YANG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2009

NPI 1609005479

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,739 226% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WILLIAM YANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 18433 ROSCOE BLVD, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91325, with a listed phone of (818) 349-1262. NPI 1609005479 was issued on 07/14/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YANG 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 4,739 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 576 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

18433 ROSCOE BLVD
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325

Provider Details

NPI 1609005479
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM YANG, M.D. 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.

RENAL CONSULTANTS MEDICAL GROUP
NORTHRIDGE, 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).

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 WILLIAM YANG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16.7K

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals 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 WILLIAM YANG, M.D.. To verify WILLIAM YANG, 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

WILLIAM YANG, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 4,739 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.

4,739
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
576
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,167
Total Day Supply
330,106
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$648K
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.77
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 221, 75-84: 209, 85+: 118

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WILLIAM YANG, M.D. 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
Losartan Potassium
277
Amlodipine Besylate
251
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
222
Torsemide
193
Carvedilol
148
Allopurinol
140
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
130
Spironolactone
122
Doxazosin Mesylate
120
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
118

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM YANG, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s 4,739 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM YANG, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in NORTHRIDGE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM YANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM YANG, M.D. wrote 4,739 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 576 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM YANG, M.D. located?
WILLIAM YANG, M.D. is located at 18433 ROSCOE BLVD, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91325. Phone: (818) 349-1262.
What is WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609005479, issued on 07/14/2009.
Does WILLIAM YANG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM YANG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Nifedipine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM YANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM YANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,739 Part D claims and 576 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM YANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1609005479 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.
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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