Don Parazo, MD
NPI 1861505265 · Family Medicine Physician · Lancaster, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Parazo, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lancaster, CA (NPI 1861505265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861505265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C40645 (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
321 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 | 193 | $98 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 52 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $138 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 21 | $21 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 17 | $26 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 784 | 209 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 351 | 88 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 270 | 72 |
| Lisinopril | 266 | 78 |
| Metformin Hcl | 210 | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 195 | 52 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$652 across 15 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
- 2006-08-17
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Parazo's NPI number?
- Don Parazo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861505265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Parazo's specialty?
- Don Parazo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Don Parazo located?
- Don Parazo's practice location on file with NPPES is 43839 N 15th St West, Lancaster, CA 93534.
- What is Don Parazo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Parazo is (661) 945-5984.
- Does Don Parazo accept Medicare?
- Don Parazo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Parazo's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Parazo's NPI (1861505265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.