David Ettinger
NPI 1598096018 · Medical Physician Assistant · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Ettinger is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1598096018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598096018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10343 (TX)
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 tenure25% of score
16 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
4,874 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,845 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 868 | $78 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 538 | $42 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 456 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 277 | $48 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 225 | 154 |
| Ketoconazole | 154 | 72 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 142 | 83 |
| Mupirocin | 103 | 86 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 80 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 62 | 32 |
| Fluorouracil | 55 | 48 |
| Metronidazole | 53 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,154 across 246 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
- 2010-01-22
- Last updated
- 2016-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Ettinger's NPI number?
- David Ettinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598096018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Ettinger's specialty?
- David Ettinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Ettinger located?
- David Ettinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1721.
- What is David Ettinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Ettinger is (361) 694-4444.
- Does David Ettinger accept Medicare?
- David Ettinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Ettinger's NPI active?
- Yes — David Ettinger's NPI (1598096018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.