David Claar, PA-C
NPI 1700140753 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Altoona, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Claar, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Altoona, PA (NPI 1700140753).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700140753
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA055498 (PA)
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
13 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
256 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 99 | $74 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 40 | $54 |
| Prosthetic Repair of Shoulder Joint, Total Shoulder23472 | 35 | $191 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 16 | $169 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $92 |
| Shaving of Part of Shoulder Bone and Repair of Ligament Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 78 | 50 |
| Celecoxib | 40 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin | 31 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 17 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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
- 2012-06-25
- Last updated
- 2012-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Claar's NPI number?
- David Claar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700140753, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Claar's specialty?
- David Claar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Claar located?
- David Claar's practice location on file with NPPES is 3000 Fairway Dr, Altoona, PA 16602-4472.
- What is David Claar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Claar is (814) 942-1166.
- Does David Claar accept Medicare?
- David Claar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Claar's NPI active?
- Yes — David Claar's NPI (1700140753) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.