David Pouldar, M.D.
David Pouldar is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Bakersfield, CA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Pouldar, M.D. has practiced emergency medicine for 9+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1550dNPPES updated 2022-02-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202396.72/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
117
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
69
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
97
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $22k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Albany Medical College
Board certified · Feb 23, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Taxonomy: 207P00000X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2017)
Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With David Pouldar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Pouldar for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bakersfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David Pouldar
NPI records show Dr. Pouldar as active with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 326-2168.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Pouldar
Practice Location
1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018
Mailing Address
1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018
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