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ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C

Speech-Language Assistant in WESLACO, Texas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 271 beneficiaries · Speech-Language Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$134
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C filed 2,285 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Speech-Language Assistant in WESLACO, Texas, prescribing 97% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$134
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,285 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2010

NPI 1073816971

Primary specialty

Speech-Language Assistant

Mid-sized

12,869 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,285 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,150

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Speech-Language Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Speech-Language Assistant share within Texas

1. Speech-Language Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Speech-Language Assistant share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Speech-Language 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).

ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C is a Speech-Language Assistant provider practicing in WESLACO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1073816971. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Speech-Language Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 555 S INTERNATIONAL BLVD # B-100, WESLACO, TX, 78596, with a listed phone of (956) 983-9272. NPI 1073816971 was issued on 12/15/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARRAZA 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 2,285 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 271 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $116K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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.

Speech-Language Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 12,869 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,150 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

555 S INTERNATIONAL BLVD # B-100
WESLACO, TX 78596

Provider Details

NPI 1073816971
Specialty Speech-Language Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/15/2010

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$134

Largest payer

Optinose US, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C. To verify ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 2,285 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.

2,285
Total Claims
$116K
Total Drug Cost
271
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,662
Total Day Supply
78,733
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$57K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 106, 65-74: 100, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
286
Quetiapine Fumarate
237
Buspirone Hcl
195
Sertraline Hcl
187
Clonazepam
98
Fluoxetine Hcl
84
Donepezil Hcl
79
Memantine Hcl
70
Escitalopram Oxalate
69
Mirtazapine
67

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

Speech-Language Assistant Overview

How ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C fits within the Speech-Language Assistant landscape nationally.

12,869
Speech-Language Assistant Providers in US
53
States with Speech-Language Assistant
1,150
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's 2,285 claims are above the specialty average of 1,150.

Nearby Speech-Language Assistant Providers in Texas

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

Compare Speech-Language Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's specialty?
ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C specializes in Speech-Language Assistant and practices in WESLACO, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C wrote 2,285 Medicare Part D claims totaling $116K in drug costs for 271 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C located?
ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C is located at 555 S INTERNATIONAL BLVD # B-100, WESLACO, TX, 78596. Phone: (956) 983-9272.
What is ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's NPI number?
ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073816971, issued on 12/15/2010.
Does ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
How many Speech-Language Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 12,869 Speech-Language Assistant providers across 53 states in the US. The average Speech-Language Assistant provider writes 1,150 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C accept Medicare?
ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,285 Part D claims and 271 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's credentials?
ALEXANDRA BARRAZA, PA-C's NPI is 1073816971 with credentials PA-C. 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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