NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1770545451 PA
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Medical Physician Assistant in Topeka, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,694 in Medical 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
261
Medicare Part D claims · 185 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Brett Simnitt, PA filed 261 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Topeka, Kansas, prescribing 92% generic.
- 261
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Brett Simnitt, PA
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1770545451), first enumerated 04/06/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 261 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1770545451 · Medical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1770545451
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 41K Medical Physician
- RX-LIGHT 261
- BOOK-THIN 294 in Kansas
- PHOTO-ENUM David Berlin, PA-C · 2006
Brett Simnitt, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
261 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Brett Simnitt, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
261 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770545451 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/06/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Brett Simnitt, PA - brand share 8.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 261 2024 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 2024.
261
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
185
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 262.2
- Total Day Supply
- 2,298
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $790
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 32 (12.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 87
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 67, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 32, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brett Simnitt, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Prednisone
Prednisone
42 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
27 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
27 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
27 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
17 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
16 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 12
Clindamycin Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 42 |
| Cephalexin | 27 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 27 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 17 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 16 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Brett Simnitt, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,694
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,139
Avg Claims per Provider
Brett Simnitt, PA's 261 claims are below the specialty average of 1,139.
Nationwide Medical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Simnitt, both outside Kansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Simnitt.
One of 294 Medical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Kansas, 5 are shown here.
Shawna Abendroth
PA
Wichita, KS
Constance Acker
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Park City, KS
Laura Ahlstrom
PA
Overland Park, KS
Matthew Aitchison
MPA, PA-C
El Dorado, KS
Jennifer Akins
PA
Pittsburg, KS
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brett Simnitt, PA's specialty? ▼
Brett Simnitt, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Topeka, Kansas. Credentials: PA.
How much does Brett Simnitt, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Brett Simnitt, PA wrote 261 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 185 beneficiaries.
Where is Brett Simnitt, PA located? ▼
Brett Simnitt, PA is located at 1700 SW 7TH ST, Topeka, KS, 66606. Phone: (785) 295-5346.
What is Brett Simnitt, PA's NPI number? ▼
Brett Simnitt, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770545451, issued on 04/06/2006.
Does Brett Simnitt, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brett Simnitt, PA's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $790 in brand drug costs.
Does Brett Simnitt, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brett Simnitt, PA had 32 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,694 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,139 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brett Simnitt, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Brett Simnitt, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brett Simnitt, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Brett Simnitt, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 261 Part D claims and 185 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brett Simnitt, PA's credentials? ▼
Brett Simnitt, PA's NPI is 1770545451 with credentials PA. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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