Don Paxton, MD
NPI 1801040845 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Toluca Lake, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Paxton, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Toluca Lake, CA (NPI 1801040845).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801040845
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD28530 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
581 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 | 244 | $123 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 88 | $195 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 78 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $88 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 | 44 | $51 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 384 | 194 |
| Gabapentin | 62 | 30 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 57 | 35 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 54 | 28 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 51 | 30 |
| Pregabalin | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62 across 4 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
- 2008-11-04
- Last updated
- 2009-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Paxton's NPI number?
- Don Paxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801040845, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Paxton's specialty?
- Don Paxton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Don Paxton located?
- Don Paxton's practice location on file with NPPES is 10061 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602-2560.
- What is Don Paxton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Paxton is (818) 749-5490.
- Does Don Paxton accept Medicare?
- Don Paxton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Paxton's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Paxton's NPI (1801040845) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.