2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1942806153 PA
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ALEXANDER GARNER, PA

Physician Assistant in BILLINGS, Montana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDER GARNER, PA filed 1,422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BILLINGS, Montana, prescribing 90% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,422 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALEXANDER GARNER, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/11/2020

NPI 1942806153

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,422 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Physician Assistant share within Montana

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALEXANDER GARNER, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2019 BROADWATER AVE, BILLINGS, MT, 59102, with a listed phone of (406) 237-5200. NPI 1942806153 was issued on 12/11/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARNER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $109K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2019 BROADWATER AVE
BILLINGS, MT 59102

Provider Details

NPI 1942806153
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/11/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER GARNER, PA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SCL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - BILLINGS LLC
BILLINGS, MT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALEXANDER GARNER, PA — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,422 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,422
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,965
Total Day Supply
84,692
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
49 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 41, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ALEXANDER GARNER, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
80
Amlodipine Besylate
74
Lisinopril
73
Losartan Potassium
55
Gabapentin
52
Pantoprazole Sodium
48
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
41
Metoprolol Succinate
37
Eliquis
Apixaban
33
Levothyroxine Sodium
31

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How ALEXANDER GARNER, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's 1,422 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Montana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GARNER.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's specialty?
ALEXANDER GARNER, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: PA.
How much does ALEXANDER GARNER, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER GARNER, PA wrote 1,422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEXANDER GARNER, PA located?
ALEXANDER GARNER, PA is located at 2019 BROADWATER AVE, BILLINGS, MT, 59102. Phone: (406) 237-5200.
What is ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's NPI number?
ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942806153, issued on 12/11/2020.
Does ALEXANDER GARNER, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
Does ALEXANDER GARNER, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEXANDER GARNER, PA had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER GARNER, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER GARNER, PA accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER GARNER, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,422 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's credentials?
ALEXANDER GARNER, PA's NPI is 1942806153 with credentials PA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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