Clayton Mcdaniel, MD
NPI 1851326458 · Family Medicine Physician · Watsonville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clayton Mcdaniel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Watsonville, CA (NPI 1851326458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851326458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A87092 (CA)
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
19 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
2,250 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 544 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 368 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 320 | $102 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 215 | $148 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 128 | $144 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 172 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 792 | 174 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 453 | 124 |
| Metformin Hcl | 386 | 83 |
| Gabapentin | 324 | 63 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 298 | 63 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 272 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2023-04-24
- Certified
- 2023-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clayton Mcdaniel's NPI number?
- Clayton Mcdaniel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851326458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clayton Mcdaniel's specialty?
- Clayton Mcdaniel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clayton Mcdaniel located?
- Clayton Mcdaniel's practice location on file with NPPES is 575 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076-3727.
- What is Clayton Mcdaniel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clayton Mcdaniel is (831) 288-6537.
- Does Clayton Mcdaniel accept Medicare?
- Clayton Mcdaniel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clayton Mcdaniel's NPI active?
- Yes — Clayton Mcdaniel's NPI (1851326458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.