Emily Drinkward, PA-C
NPI 1770298267 · Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emily Drinkward, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1770298267).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770298267
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
25 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $117 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $117–$117 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 167 | 87 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 121 | 54 |
| Prednisone | 36 | 22 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 29 | 11 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 28 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 28 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,260 across 46 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
- 2023-01-18
- Last updated
- 2024-11-06
- Certified
- 2024-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emily Drinkward's NPI number?
- Emily Drinkward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770298267, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emily Drinkward's specialty?
- Emily Drinkward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Emily Drinkward located?
- Emily Drinkward's practice location on file with NPPES is 8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92111-5110.
- What is Emily Drinkward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emily Drinkward is (619) 644-9315.
- Does Emily Drinkward accept Medicare?
- Emily Drinkward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emily Drinkward's NPI active?
- Yes — Emily Drinkward's NPI (1770298267) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.