2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1003307422
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DAKOTAH ASHER

Physician Assistant in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$217.78
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAKOTAH ASHER is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 37 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $217.78 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAKOTAH ASHER filed 1,257 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAKOTAH ASHER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2018

NPI 1003307422

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,257 59% 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

Physician Assistant share within Tennessee

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

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.

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DAKOTAH ASHER is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1003307422. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAKOTAH ASHER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 4629 MILL BRANCH LN, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37938, with a listed phone of (865) 201-1756. NPI 1003307422 was issued on 05/21/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASHER 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 1,257 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $170K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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

4629 MILL BRANCH LN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938

Provider Details

NPI 1003307422
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/21/2018

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 DAKOTAH ASHER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$218

Largest payer

Axsome Therapeutics, 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

DAKOTAH ASHER — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,257 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.

1,257
Total Claims
$170K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,934
Total Day Supply
54,797
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$147K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 19, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
51
Trazodone Hcl
51
Duloxetine Hcl
47
Omeprazole
33
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
28
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
27
Lisinopril
27
Montelukast Sodium
27
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
23
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
21

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How DAKOTAH ASHER fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

DAKOTAH ASHER's 1,257 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 ASHER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAKOTAH ASHER's specialty?
DAKOTAH ASHER specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee.
How much does DAKOTAH ASHER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAKOTAH ASHER wrote 1,257 Medicare Part D claims totaling $170K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is DAKOTAH ASHER located?
DAKOTAH ASHER is located at 4629 MILL BRANCH LN, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37938. Phone: (865) 201-1756.
What is DAKOTAH ASHER's NPI number?
DAKOTAH ASHER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003307422, issued on 05/21/2018.
Does DAKOTAH ASHER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAKOTAH ASHER's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $147K 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 DAKOTAH ASHER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAKOTAH ASHER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Trazodone Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAKOTAH ASHER accept Medicare?
DAKOTAH ASHER appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,257 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAKOTAH ASHER's credentials?
DAKOTAH ASHER's NPI is 1003307422. 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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