David Pouldar, M.D.

Emergency Medicine

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.

(661) 326-2168Bakersfield, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 198 Emergency Medicine providers in CASee all Emergency Medicine in Bakersfield9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

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

Fax: (661) 326-2165
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

96.72/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)

Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

117

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    Albany Medical College

  2. Board certified · Feb 23, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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