Fernando Padilla, P.A.C.
NPI 1720240708 · Medical Physician Assistant · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Padilla, P.A.C. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1720240708).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720240708
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.C.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA11046 (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 tenure33% of score
17 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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 147 | 67 |
| Metformin Hcl | 91 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 50 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 41 | 21 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 37 | 16 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158 across 6 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
- 2008-06-30
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Padilla's NPI number?
- Fernando Padilla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720240708, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Padilla's specialty?
- Fernando Padilla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Fernando Padilla located?
- Fernando Padilla's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706-3614.
- What is Fernando Padilla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Padilla is (714) 972-2727.
- Does Fernando Padilla accept Medicare?
- Fernando Padilla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Padilla's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Padilla's NPI (1720240708) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.