Paula Besa, PA-C
NPI 1194292458 · Medical Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA
Paula Besa, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1194292458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194292458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA56482 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 40 | 39 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 37 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 28 | 28 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 24 | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 19 | 18 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-10-25
- Last updated
- 2025-06-18
- Certified
- 2025-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Besa's NPI number?
- Paula Besa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194292458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Besa's specialty?
- Paula Besa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Besa located?
- Paula Besa's practice location on file with NPPES is 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134-4517.
- What is Paula Besa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Besa is (619) 532-7200.
- Is Paula Besa's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Besa's NPI (1194292458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.