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ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C

Physician Assistant in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 51 claims across 30 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2023

NPI 1710668595

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

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.

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ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1710668595. 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.

ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4440 S. WASHINGTON ST., GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 732-7600. NPI 1710668595 was issued on 07/26/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACK 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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

4440 S. WASHINGTON ST.
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Provider Details

NPI 1710668595
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/26/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C 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.

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
GRAND FORKS, ND

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

51
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
69
Total Day Supply
1,359
Generic Drug Cost
$637

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46

Physician Assistant Overview

How ASHLEY BLACK, 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

ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLACK.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C's specialty?
ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C located?
ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C is located at 4440 S. WASHINGTON ST., GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 732-7600.
What is ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C's NPI number?
ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710668595, issued on 07/26/2023.
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.
Does ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C accept Medicare?
ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C's credentials?
ASHLEY BLACK, PA-C's NPI is 1710668595 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.

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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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