Clara Dougherty, PA-C
NPI 1609987619 · Medical Physician Assistant · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clara Dougherty, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1609987619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609987619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA17439 (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 tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,523 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Lower Leg Neurostimulator Electrode64566 | 390 | $119 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 356 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 153 | $88 |
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 | 129 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $124 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 85 | 35 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 49 | 16 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 36 | 23 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 35 | 27 |
| Estradiol | 33 | 25 |
| Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystalbrand: Nitrofurantoin | 20 | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$485 across 19 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2205 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92054-5661Phone: (760) 704-5730
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2023-11-17
- Certified
- 2023-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clara Dougherty's NPI number?
- Clara Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609987619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clara Dougherty's specialty?
- Clara Dougherty is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Clara Dougherty located?
- Clara Dougherty's practice location on file with NPPES is 9850 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224.
- What is Clara Dougherty's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clara Dougherty is (858) 453-5944.
- Does Clara Dougherty accept Medicare?
- Clara Dougherty is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clara Dougherty's NPI active?
- Yes — Clara Dougherty's NPI (1609987619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.