2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1861788895 PA
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ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA

Physician Assistant in JOHNSTON, Iowa. 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 · 303 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA filed 1,875 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in JOHNSTON, Iowa, prescribing 92% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,875 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2011

NPI 1861788895

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,875 137% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

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).

ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 5615 NW 86TH ST, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131, with a listed phone of (515) 643-6000. NPI 1861788895 was issued on 06/28/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAYLOR 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 1,875 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 303 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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

5615 NW 86TH ST
JOHNSTON, IA 50131

Provider Details

NPI 1861788895
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/28/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXIS TAYLOR, 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.

MERCY CLINICS INC
JOHNSTON, IA

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 · Generic-heavy

ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,875 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.

1,875
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
303
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,180
Total Day Supply
82,901
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$64K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Opioid Claims
79 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
207

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 86, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEXIS TAYLOR, 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
Prednisone
87
Atorvastatin Calcium
82
Simvastatin
70
Levothyroxine Sodium
60
Meloxicam
60
Amlodipine Besylate
59
Omeprazole
57
Tramadol Hcl
54
Furosemide
49
Famotidine
48

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ALEXIS TAYLOR, 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

ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's 1,875 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's specialty?
ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in JOHNSTON, Iowa. Credentials: PA.
How much does ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA wrote 1,875 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 303 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA located?
ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA is located at 5615 NW 86TH ST, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131. Phone: (515) 643-6000.
What is ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's NPI number?
ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861788895, issued on 06/28/2011.
Does ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
Does ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA had 79 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
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 ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Atorvastatin Calcium, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA accept Medicare?
ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,875 Part D claims and 303 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's credentials?
ALEXIS TAYLOR, PA's NPI is 1861788895 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.

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

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