2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1962456582 PA
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CHERYL KAST, PA

Physician Assistant in ALBION, New York. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 426 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

CHERYL KAST, PA filed 7,021 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in ALBION, New York, prescribing 85% generic.

7K
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.

CHERYL KAST, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,021 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

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 CHERYL KAST, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1962456582

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,021 789% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in New York

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Physician Assistant share within New York

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

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).

CHERYL KAST, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 301 WEST AVE, ALBION, NY, 14411, with a listed phone of (585) 589-5613. NPI 1962456582 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAST 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 7,021 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 426 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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

301 WEST AVE
ALBION, NY 14411

Provider Details

NPI 1962456582
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHERYL KAST, 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.

ORLEANS COMMUNITY HEALTH
ALBION, NY

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

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHERYL KAST, PA. To verify CHERYL KAST, PA's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHERYL KAST, PA — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 7,021 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.

7,021
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
426
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,459
Total Day Supply
392,801
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$929K
Generic Drug Cost
$140K
Opioid Claims
243 (3.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
184

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 129, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 95, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHERYL KAST, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
378
Levothyroxine Sodium
274
Omeprazole
215
Rosuvastatin Calcium
212
Gabapentin
201
Metoprolol Succinate
190
Amlodipine Besylate
175
Lisinopril
174
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
152
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
122

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CHERYL KAST, 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

CHERYL KAST, PA's 7,021 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KAST.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYL KAST, PA's specialty?
CHERYL KAST, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ALBION, New York. Credentials: PA.
How much does CHERYL KAST, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERYL KAST, PA wrote 7,021 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 426 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERYL KAST, PA located?
CHERYL KAST, PA is located at 301 WEST AVE, ALBION, NY, 14411. Phone: (585) 589-5613.
What is CHERYL KAST, PA's NPI number?
CHERYL KAST, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962456582, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does CHERYL KAST, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERYL KAST, PA's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $929K in brand drug costs.
Does CHERYL KAST, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHERYL KAST, PA had 243 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
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 CHERYL KAST, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERYL KAST, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERYL KAST, PA accept Medicare?
CHERYL KAST, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,021 Part D claims and 426 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYL KAST, PA's credentials?
CHERYL KAST, PA's NPI is 1962456582 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).

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