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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1386630598 PAC
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Medical Physician Assistant in Saginaw, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 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
70
Medicare Part D claims · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% 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
Brian Watson, PAC filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Saginaw, Michigan, prescribing 81% generic.
- 70
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
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Brian Watson, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
70 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Brian Watson, PAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
70 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Brian Watson, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 1500 WEISS ST, Saginaw, MI, 48602, with a listed phone of (989) 497-2500. NPI 1386630598 was issued on 09/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386630598 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Brian Watson, PAC. To verify Brian Watson, PAC's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Brian Watson, PAC - brand share 19.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 70 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.
70
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 191
- Total Day Supply
- 5,696
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.85
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Brian Watson, PAC fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian Watson, PAC's 70 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Watson.
Fahtme Abdallah
Ypsilanti, MI
Dr. Malak Abdallah
PA-C
Dearborn, MI
Maya Abdoullahi
Warren, MI
Dr. Sally Abro
PA-C
West Bloomfield, MI
Dr. Karina Acevedo
PA-C
Kalamazoo, MI
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Watson, PAC's specialty? ▼
Brian Watson, PAC specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Saginaw, Michigan. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Brian Watson, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian Watson, PAC wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Brian Watson, PAC located? ▼
Brian Watson, PAC is located at 1500 WEISS ST, Saginaw, MI, 48602. Phone: (989) 497-2500.
What is Brian Watson, PAC's NPI number? ▼
Brian Watson, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386630598, issued on 09/22/2005.
Does Brian Watson, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brian Watson, PAC's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Brian Watson, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Watson, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Watson, PAC's credentials? ▼
Brian Watson, PAC's NPI is 1386630598 with credentials PAC. 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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