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Chris Snavely, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Winner, South Dakota. 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
766
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Chris Snavely, PA-C filed 766 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Winner, South Dakota, prescribing 90% generic.

766
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

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

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

766 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Chris Snavely, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2006

NPI 1629159330

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

766 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Largest specialties in South Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Physical Therapist — 5.6%Physical Therapist5.6%Pharmacist — 5.5%Pharmacist5.5%Registered Nurse — 4.8%Registered Nurse4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.7%Family Nurse Practitioner4.7%Mental Health Counselor — 4%Mental Health Counselor4%Physician Assistant — 3.7%Physician Assistant3.7%
Largest specialties in South Dakota (% 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).

Chris Snavely, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 825 E 8TH ST, Winner, SD, 57580, with a listed phone of (605) 842-2626. NPI 1629159330 was issued on 10/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Snavely 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 766 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 90% 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

825 E 8TH ST
Winner, SD 57580

Provider Details

NPI 1629159330
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/18/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Chris Snavely, PA-C — brand share 7.0%
Physician Assistant average

7% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 766 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.

766
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,626
Total Day Supply
48,346
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75
Gender Split
12% female / 88% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Chris Snavely, 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
75
Lisinopril
64
Amlodipine Besylate
31
Metformin Hcl
31
Levothyroxine Sodium
30
Gabapentin
23
Losartan Potassium
23
Metoprolol Succinate
23
Tamsulosin Hcl
21
Rosuvastatin Calcium
20

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Chris Snavely, 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

Chris Snavely, PA-C's 766 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Snavely.

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 South Dakota 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 Chris Snavely, PA-C's specialty?
Chris Snavely, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Winner, South Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Chris Snavely, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Chris Snavely, PA-C wrote 766 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is Chris Snavely, PA-C located?
Chris Snavely, PA-C is located at 825 E 8TH ST, Winner, SD, 57580. Phone: (605) 842-2626.
What is Chris Snavely, PA-C's NPI number?
Chris Snavely, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629159330, issued on 10/18/2006.
Does Chris Snavely, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Chris Snavely, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K 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 Chris Snavely, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chris Snavely, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chris Snavely, PA-C accept Medicare?
Chris Snavely, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 766 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chris Snavely, PA-C's credentials?
Chris Snavely, PA-C's NPI is 1629159330 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.