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CASSIDY FORD, PA-C

Physician Assistant in BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 440 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CASSIDY FORD, PA-C filed 5,244 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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

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

5,244 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CASSIDY FORD, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2019

NPI 1053979955

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,244 564% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

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).

CASSIDY FORD, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 15 JANE JACOBS RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC, 28711, with a listed phone of (828) 298-0333. NPI 1053979955 was issued on 06/05/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORD 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 5,244 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 440 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $541K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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

15 JANE JACOBS RD
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711

Provider Details

NPI 1053979955
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/05/2019

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CASSIDY FORD, PA-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,244 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.

5,244
Total Claims
$541K
Total Drug Cost
440
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,989
Total Day Supply
351,858
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$435K
Generic Drug Cost
$105K
Opioid Claims
26 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
144

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 227, 75-84: 138, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CASSIDY FORD, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
270
Levothyroxine Sodium
262
Lisinopril
184
Rosuvastatin Calcium
156
Losartan Potassium
151
Amlodipine Besylate
144
Metoprolol Succinate
137
Omeprazole
126
Famotidine
125
Hydrochlorothiazide
115

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CASSIDY FORD, 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

CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's 5,244 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 FORD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's specialty?
CASSIDY FORD, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CASSIDY FORD, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CASSIDY FORD, PA-C wrote 5,244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $541K in drug costs for 440 beneficiaries.
Where is CASSIDY FORD, PA-C located?
CASSIDY FORD, PA-C is located at 15 JANE JACOBS RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC, 28711. Phone: (828) 298-0333.
What is CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's NPI number?
CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053979955, issued on 06/05/2019.
Does CASSIDY FORD, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $435K in brand drug costs.
Does CASSIDY FORD, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CASSIDY FORD, PA-C had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 CASSIDY FORD, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CASSIDY FORD, PA-C accept Medicare?
CASSIDY FORD, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,244 Part D claims and 440 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's credentials?
CASSIDY FORD, PA-C's NPI is 1053979955 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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