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Catherine Swanson, PA C

Physician Assistant in Marquette, 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 149,975 in 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
501
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$41.79
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Catherine Swanson, PA C filed 501 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Marquette, Michigan, prescribing 81% generic.

501
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$41.79
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Catherine Swanson, PA C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

501 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Catherine Swanson, PA C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2006

NPI 1609803519

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

501 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 21.4%Behavior Technician21.4%Clinical Social Worker — 5.8%Clinical Social Worker5.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.6%Physical Therapist — 3.4%Physical Therapist3.4%Social Worker — 3.4%Social Worker3.4%Pharmacist — 3%Pharmacist3%Physician Assistant — 2.3%Physician Assistant2.3%
Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

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).

Catherine Swanson, PA C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA C credentials at 1414 W FAIR AVE, Marquette, MI, 49855, with a listed phone of (906) 255-3870. NPI 1609803519 was issued on 06/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Swanson 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 501 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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

1414 W FAIR AVE
Marquette, MI 49855

Provider Details

NPI 1609803519
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Catherine Swanson, PA C 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.

Dlp Marquette Physician Practices Inc
Marquette, MI

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 Catherine Swanson, PA C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

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.

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 Catherine Swanson, PA C. To verify Catherine Swanson, PA C'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

Catherine Swanson, PA C — brand share 19.0%
Physician Assistant average

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 501 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.

501
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
732
Total Day Supply
21,294
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Catherine Swanson, 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
85
Atorvastatin Calcium
43
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
43
Metoprolol Succinate
36
Amlodipine Besylate
34
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
33
Metoprolol Tartrate
28
Nitroglycerin
27
Pantoprazole Sodium
21
Eliquis
Apixaban
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 Catherine Swanson, 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

Catherine Swanson, PA C's 501 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catherine Swanson, PA C's specialty?
Catherine Swanson, PA C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Marquette, Michigan. Credentials: PA C.
How much does Catherine Swanson, PA C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Catherine Swanson, PA C wrote 501 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
Where is Catherine Swanson, PA C located?
Catherine Swanson, PA C is located at 1414 W FAIR AVE, Marquette, MI, 49855. Phone: (906) 255-3870.
What is Catherine Swanson, PA C's NPI number?
Catherine Swanson, PA C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609803519, issued on 06/27/2006.
Does Catherine Swanson, PA C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Catherine Swanson, PA C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K 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 Catherine Swanson, PA C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Catherine Swanson, PA C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Brilinta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Catherine Swanson, PA C accept Medicare?
Catherine Swanson, PA C appears in CMS Medicare data with 501 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Catherine Swanson, PA C's credentials?
Catherine Swanson, PA C's NPI is 1609803519 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.