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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1922086909 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 517 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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 88% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
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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
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 reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
6,093 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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.
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 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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.
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Practice Address
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%
Physician Assistant average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% 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 / 88% 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
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
246 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
222 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
220 claims
- Lovastatin
Lovastatin
204 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
199 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
194 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
192 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
175 claims
| 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.
150,974
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.
Dr. Charles Aaron
PA
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Franco Abad
PA
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Christine Abbata
P.A.
Wilmington, NC
Dr. Princess Abbey
P.A.
Matthews, NC
Dr. Mary Abbott
PAC
Asheville, NC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 88% 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 150,974 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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