2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1053046383 PA
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Charity Hightree, PA

Physician Assistant in Nashville, Tennessee. 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
842
Medicare Part D claims · 218 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.0K
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Charity Hightree, PA filed 842 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Nashville, Tennessee, prescribing 76% generic.

842
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing
$1.0K
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.

Charity Hightree, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

842 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 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 Charity Hightree, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2022

NPI 1053046383

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

842 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers
Family Nurse Practitioner - 6.4%Family Nurse Practitioner6.4%Pharmacist - 5.9%Pharmacist5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Behavior Technician - 4.2%Behavior Technician4.2%Registered Nurse - 3.9%Registered Nurse3.9%Physician Assistant - 2.3%Physician Assistant2.3%
Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Charity Hightree, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-6842. NPI 1053046383 was issued on 07/20/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Hightree 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 842 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 218 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1053046383
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/20/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Charity Hightree, PA 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.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
★★★★★ 5/5
Lebanon, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Springfield, MO

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 Charity Hightree, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Charity Hightree, PA - brand share 24.0%
Physician Assistant average

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 842 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.

842
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
218
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,363
Total Day Supply
39,823
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$154K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 92, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Charity Hightree, PA 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
Metoprolol Succinate
121
Eliquis
Apixaban
82
Amiodarone Hcl
54
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
51
Metoprolol Tartrate
48
Furosemide
36
Propafenone Hcl
36
Spironolactone
35
Carvedilol
29
Nitroglycerin
28

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Charity Hightree, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

Charity Hightree, PA's 842 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Tennessee

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

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 Tennessee 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 Charity Hightree, PA's specialty?
Charity Hightree, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: PA.
How much does Charity Hightree, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Charity Hightree, PA wrote 842 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 218 beneficiaries.
Where is Charity Hightree, PA located?
Charity Hightree, PA is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-6842.
What is Charity Hightree, PA's NPI number?
Charity Hightree, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053046383, issued on 07/20/2022.
Does Charity Hightree, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Charity Hightree, PA's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $154K 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 Charity Hightree, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Charity Hightree, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Amiodarone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Charity Hightree, PA accept Medicare?
Charity Hightree, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 842 Part D claims and 218 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charity Hightree, PA's credentials?
Charity Hightree, PA's NPI is 1053046383 with credentials PA. 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.