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CANDACE HARPER, PAC

Physician Assistant in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 114 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Industry payments
$86.74
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CANDACE HARPER, PAC is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 224 claims across 114 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $86.74 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CANDACE HARPER, PAC filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CANDACE HARPER, PAC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2006

NPI 1326078957

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Physician Assistant share within Arkansas

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

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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CANDACE HARPER, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PAC. NPI: 1326078957. 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.

CANDACE HARPER, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 2523 E HUNTSVILLE RD, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72701, with a listed phone of (479) 442-2822. NPI 1326078957 was issued on 07/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARPER 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 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 114 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.0%. 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

2523 E HUNTSVILLE RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701

Provider Details

NPI 1326078957
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CANDACE HARPER, PAC 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.

FANDS PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC
ALMA, AR
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM
FAYETTEVILLE, AR

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CANDACE HARPER, PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$87

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

224
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
114
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
233
Total Day Supply
4,020
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
56 (25.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 54, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methocarbamol
71
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
47
Gabapentin
26
Tizanidine Hcl
17
Baclofen
15

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CANDACE HARPER, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

CANDACE HARPER, PAC's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HARPER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CANDACE HARPER, PAC's specialty?
CANDACE HARPER, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. Credentials: PAC.
How much does CANDACE HARPER, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CANDACE HARPER, PAC wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 114 beneficiaries.
Where is CANDACE HARPER, PAC located?
CANDACE HARPER, PAC is located at 2523 E HUNTSVILLE RD, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72701. Phone: (479) 442-2822.
What is CANDACE HARPER, PAC's NPI number?
CANDACE HARPER, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326078957, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does CANDACE HARPER, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, CANDACE HARPER, PAC had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.0%.
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 CANDACE HARPER, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CANDACE HARPER, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methocarbamol, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CANDACE HARPER, PAC accept Medicare?
CANDACE HARPER, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 114 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CANDACE HARPER, PAC's credentials?
CANDACE HARPER, PAC's NPI is 1326078957 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

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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