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BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 517 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C filed 6,093 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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.

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

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

6,093 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2006

NPI 1922086909

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,093 671% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

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).

BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 105 VEST MILL CIR, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103, with a listed phone of (336) 718-7800. NPI 1922086909 was issued on 01/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAIS 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 6,093 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 517 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $469K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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

105 VEST MILL CIR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Provider Details

NPI 1922086909
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BLANCHE BRAIS, 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.

FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
WINSTON SALEM, NC

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 · Typical

BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,093 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.

6,093
Total Claims
$469K
Total Drug Cost
517
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,421
Total Day Supply
393,502
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$368K
Generic Drug Cost
$101K
Opioid Claims
71 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 259, 75-84: 166, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BLANCHE BRAIS, 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
Hydrochlorothiazide
246
Lisinopril
222
Atorvastatin Calcium
220
Lovastatin
204
Omeprazole
199
Levothyroxine Sodium
194
Amlodipine Besylate
192
Losartan Potassium
175
Metformin Hcl
145
Potassium Chloride
131

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BLANCHE BRAIS, 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

BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's 6,093 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's specialty?
BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C wrote 6,093 Medicare Part D claims totaling $469K in drug costs for 517 beneficiaries.
Where is BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C located?
BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C is located at 105 VEST MILL CIR, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103. Phone: (336) 718-7800.
What is BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's NPI number?
BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922086909, issued on 01/09/2006.
Does BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $368K in brand drug costs.
Does BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
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 BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C accept Medicare?
BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,093 Part D claims and 517 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's credentials?
BLANCHE BRAIS, PA-C's NPI is 1922086909 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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