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CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C

Physician Assistant in ROCKY HILL, Connecticut. 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
111
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C filed 111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in ROCKY HILL, Connecticut, prescribing 85% generic.

111
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

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

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

111 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2015

NPI 1275903270

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

111 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

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).

CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 400 CAPITAL BLVD, ROCKY HILL, CT, 06067, with a listed phone of (860) 221-0255. NPI 1275903270 was issued on 10/02/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORTE 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 111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. 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

400 CAPITAL BLVD
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067

Provider Details

NPI 1275903270
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2015

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 111 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.

111
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
111
Total Day Supply
1,747
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Potassium Chloride
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CAROLYN FORTE, 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

CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's 111 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's specialty?
CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ROCKY HILL, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C wrote 111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C located?
CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C is located at 400 CAPITAL BLVD, ROCKY HILL, CT, 06067. Phone: (860) 221-0255.
What is CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's NPI number?
CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275903270, issued on 10/02/2015.
Does CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
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 CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C accept Medicare?
CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 111 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's credentials?
CAROLYN FORTE, PA-C's NPI is 1275903270 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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