Paula Drivas, RPAC
NPI 1497819395 · Physician Assistant · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Drivas, RPAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1497819395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497819395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54046 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,119 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 371 | $118 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 305 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 303 | $84 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 194 | $16 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 136 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 126 | 124 |
| Cephalexin | 73 | 72 |
| Prednisone | 68 | 67 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 57 | 56 |
| Naproxen | 51 | 49 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 49 | 45 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$317 across 5 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
- 2006-12-22
- Last updated
- 2025-01-23
- Certified
- 2025-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Drivas's NPI number?
- Paula Drivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497819395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Drivas's specialty?
- Paula Drivas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Drivas located?
- Paula Drivas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2110 W Sunset Blvd Ste M, Los Angeles, CA 90026-7318.
- What is Paula Drivas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Drivas is (213) 510-8640.
- Does Paula Drivas accept Medicare?
- Paula Drivas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Drivas's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Drivas's NPI (1497819395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.