2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1154710549 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant in HENDERSON, Nevada. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 297 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.9K
106 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in HENDERSON, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 297 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.9K across 106 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,029 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/22/2015

NPI 1154710549

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,029 537% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Physician Assistant share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in HENDERSON, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. NPI: 1154710549. 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.

ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 2405 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV, 89052, with a listed phone of (702) 982-1300. NPI 1154710549 was issued on 01/22/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DUNSON 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 5,029 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 297 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $753K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2405 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY
HENDERSON, NV 89052

Provider Details

NPI 1154710549
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/22/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.

FABITO ANESTHESIA AND PAIN SPECIALISTS PC
HENDERSON, NV

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

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 ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Collegium Pharmaceutical, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 5,029 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.

5,029
Total Claims
$753K
Total Drug Cost
297
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,249
Total Day Supply
149,674
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$483K
Generic Drug Cost
$270K
Opioid Claims
2,696 (53.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 95, 65-74: 128, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
687
Oxycodone Hcl
662
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
510
Gabapentin
319
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
223
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
199
Hydromorphone Hcl
185
Tizanidine Hcl
174
Ibuprofen
157
Ztlido
Lidocaine
142

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 5,029 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in HENDERSON, Nevada. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 5,029 Medicare Part D claims totaling $753K in drug costs for 297 beneficiaries.
What is ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score?
ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 2405 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV, 89052. Phone: (702) 982-1300.
What is ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154710549, issued on 01/22/2015.
Does ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $483K in brand drug costs.
Does ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT had 2,696 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.6%.
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 ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,029 Part D claims and 297 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
ARIAL DUNSON, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1154710549 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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