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ANDREA CARTER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia. 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
581
Medicare Part D claims · 119 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Industry payments
$27.6
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANDREA CARTER, PA-C filed 581 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia.

581
Part D claims, 2023
$27.6
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

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

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

581 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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 ANDREA CARTER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2011

NPI 1285923946

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

581 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Physician Assistant share within Virginia

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

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).

ANDREA CARTER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2501 PARKERS LN, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22306, with a listed phone of (703) 664-7264. NPI 1285923946 was issued on 04/04/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTER 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 581 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 119 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend. 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

2501 PARKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306

Provider Details

NPI 1285923946
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2011

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 ANDREA CARTER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

581
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,257
Total Day Supply
36,390
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ANDREA CARTER, PA-C 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
Metformin Hcl
30
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Levothyroxine Sodium
20
Lisinopril
17
Furosemide
16
Gabapentin
16
Amlodipine Besylate
15
Omeprazole
14
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
13
Rosuvastatin Calcium
13

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ANDREA CARTER, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

ANDREA CARTER, PA-C's 581 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREA CARTER, PA-C's specialty?
ANDREA CARTER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ANDREA CARTER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREA CARTER, PA-C wrote 581 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREA CARTER, PA-C located?
ANDREA CARTER, PA-C is located at 2501 PARKERS LN, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22306. Phone: (703) 664-7264.
What is ANDREA CARTER, PA-C's NPI number?
ANDREA CARTER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285923946, issued on 04/04/2011.
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 ANDREA CARTER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREA CARTER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREA CARTER, PA-C accept Medicare?
ANDREA CARTER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 581 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREA CARTER, PA-C's credentials?
ANDREA CARTER, PA-C's NPI is 1285923946 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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