Dr. David W. Dawson, MD

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Pathologist
NPI1386673911PAC ID7911953658
Medicare services, 2024
4,531
Medicare patients, 2024
878
Publications
20
MIPS score, 2024
92
Hospital affiliations
2
Practice address
757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Practice phone
Call (310) 825-6301
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Primary practice

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Hospital · Los Angeles, California

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Dr. David W. Dawson is a pathologist in Los Angeles, California

Dr. Dawson practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, part of University of California Health.

Dr. Dawson's NPI, 1386673911, was assigned on July 3, 2006. Dr. Dawson graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Dawson holds California license A74315.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
7911953658
NPI enumeration date
July 3, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(310) 825-6301
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
53
Medical school graduation
1999

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. David W. Dawson practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California

Dr. Dawson's primary practice is Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, at 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 in Los Angeles County. The practice phone is (310) 825-6301.

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Dr. David W. Dawson is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Dawson's primary practice is Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, part of University of California Health. Dr. Dawson is also affiliated with UCLA West Valley Medical Center. The medical group on file is UCLA Department of Pathology and Laboratory. Dmand AI also links Dr. Dawson to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. David W. Dawson's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Dawson practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+2 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. David W. Dawson is one of 297 pathologists in California

Anatomic pathology is Dr. Dawson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0101X. Dr. Dawson is board certified in anatomic pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Dawson is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Anatomic pathology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A74315 · 2001 to 2026 · taxonomy 207ZP0101X

Pathologists near Dr. Dawson

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. David W. Dawson billed Medicare for 4,531 services in 2024

CMS data shows 4,531 Medicare services from Dr. Dawson across 12 procedure codes in 2024, for 878 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $154,373 for them.

Medicare services, 20244,531
Medicare patients878
Paid by Medicare$154,373
Procedure codes12

Dr. Dawson's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Lab and pathology
2023: 4,3652024: 4,5314%

Where Dr. Dawson's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office2,45854%
  • In a facility2,07346%

Dr. Dawson compared with the California median for pathologists, 2024

  • Dr. Dawson
  • California median
Medicare services
4,531vs 6786.7 times
Medicare patients
878vs 2413.6 times

Medians across 211 pathologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Dawson's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. David W. Dawson treated 878 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72

CMS counts 878 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Dawson in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 494 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 70% have high blood pressure. 19% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.56, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Dawson's median patient age at 56, with 53% women.

Medicare patients, 2024878
Average age72
Average risk score1.56
Also on Medicaid19%

Dr. Dawson's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Dawson's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women47154%
  • Men40746%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Dawson's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High cholesterol75%
  2. High blood pressure70%
  3. Arthritis53%
  4. Ischemic heart disease34%
  5. Diabetes33%
  6. Anxiety29%
  7. Mood disorders28%
  8. Depression26%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Dawson's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 56

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women53%
  • Men45%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. David W. Dawson scored 92 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 92 out of 100 for Dr. Dawson for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Dawson accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Dr. Dawson's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 92of 100Final score
  • 79.4of 100Quality
  • 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. David W. Dawson has 20 publications on record

Dmand AI links 20 papers to Dr. Dawson in 2018. Dr. Dawson's most frequent co-authors are David Lee Dawson, MD, Howard Albert Reber, MD and Colin MacDonald Court, MD.

Papers20

Dr. Dawson's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Dawson

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. David W. Dawson received $68 in industry payments in 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Dawson from 1 drug or device company in 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Stryker Corporation paid the most, $68.

Companies that paid Dr. Dawson the most, 2025 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. David W. Dawson has 7 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 7 awards for Dr. Dawson, most recently Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Career Development Awards in 2013.

Awards and honors for Dr. Dawson

  1. 2013
    • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Career Development Awards
  2. 2012
    • Ethics and Accountability in Biomedical Research
  3. 2010
    • AACR-Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Career Development Award
  4. 1997
    • Gerald B. Grindey Young Investigator Award
    • Gramm Travel Fellowship Award
  5. 1991
    • Magna cum laude
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. David W. Dawson graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine

Dr. Dawson graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Dawson is a member of Pathology Subcore of Animal Core.

  1. Medical schoolFeinberg School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in anatomic pathologyAmerican Board of Pathology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. David W. Dawson accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers

Dr. Dawson is in network with 2 carriers, including CMS Medicare and LA Care. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • CMS Medicare
  • LA Care

Plan types Dr. Dawson accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO1
  2. Medicare1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. David W. Dawson's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. David W. Dawson's NPI number?

Dr. David W. Dawson's NPI number is 1386673911. It was assigned on July 3, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. David W. Dawson?

Dr. David W. Dawson is a pathologist in Los Angeles, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0101X).

Where does Dr. David W. Dawson practice?

Dr. Dawson practices at 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Dr. Dawson's primary practice is Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, part of University of California Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Dawson to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. David W. Dawson's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Dawson is (310) 825-6301.

What is Dr. David W. Dawson's medical license number?

Dr. Dawson holds California license A74315.

Which hospitals is Dr. David W. Dawson affiliated with?

Dr. Dawson practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dawson is also affiliated with UCLA West Valley Medical Center.

What medical group is Dr. David W. Dawson part of?

Dr. Dawson is linked to UCLA Department of Pathology and Laboratory.

Does Dr. David W. Dawson accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Dawson billed Medicare for 4,531 services in 2024, and Dr. Dawson accepts Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. David W. Dawson's MIPS score?

Dr. Dawson's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 92 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. David W. Dawson see?

CMS counts 878 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Dawson in 2024, with an average age of 72.

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Is Dr. David W. Dawson board certified?

Yes. Dr. Dawson is board certified in anatomic pathology by the American Board of Pathology.

What services does Dr. David W. Dawson bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Dawson's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88305), lab and pathology test (88341) and lab and pathology test (88342).

Where did Dr. David W. Dawson go to medical school?

Dr. Dawson graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1999.

Has Dr. David W. Dawson received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $68 in general payments to Dr. Dawson from 1 company from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Stryker Corporation.

How long has Dr. David W. Dawson been practicing?

Dr. Dawson graduated from medical school in 1999, 27 years ago.

Does Dr. David W. Dawson do research?

Dmand AI links 20 publications to Dr. Dawson.

Who does Dr. David W. Dawson publish with?

Dr. Dawson's most frequent co-authors are David Lee Dawson, MD (2 shared papers), Howard Albert Reber, MD (2 shared papers) and Colin MacDonald Court, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. David W. Dawson accept?

Dr. Dawson is in network with 2 carriers, including CMS Medicare and LA Care. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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