Patricia Drum-Lal, PAC
NPI 1639136674 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Drum-Lal, PAC is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1639136674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639136674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA15535 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 35 | 27 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 33 | — |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 30 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 25 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 24 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$357 across 12 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
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2013-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Drum-Lal's NPI number?
- Patricia Drum-Lal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639136674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Drum-Lal's specialty?
- Patricia Drum-Lal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patricia Drum-Lal located?
- Patricia Drum-Lal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1328 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091.
- What is Patricia Drum-Lal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Drum-Lal is (310) 582-7089.
- Does Patricia Drum-Lal accept Medicare?
- Patricia Drum-Lal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Drum-Lal's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Drum-Lal's NPI (1639136674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.