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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1538825344 PA
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Physician Assistant in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 583 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Dana Burns, PA filed 1,495 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, prescribing 88% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- ≥80th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1538825344 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1538825344
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-MEGA 151K Physician Assistant
- RX-MID 1,495
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,783 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM Shereen Richard · 2021
Dana Burns, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,495 ≥ 80th percentile 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Dana Burns, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,495 89% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado 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:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538825344 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/16/2021 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Dana Burns, 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.
Sinus And Snoring Specialists
Austin, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Dana Burns, PA - brand share 11.0%
Physician Assistant average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,495 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.
1,495
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
583
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,867
- Total Day Supply
- 75,309
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $96K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
- Opioid Claims
- 29 (1.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 174
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 244, 75-84: 216, 85+: 78
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dana Burns, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
59 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
55 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
53 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
43 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
39 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
38 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
37 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 59 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 38 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 37 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Dana Burns, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Dana Burns, PA's 1,495 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Burns, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Burns.
One of 3,783 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Hannah Abbe
PA
Denver, CO
Elise Abbott
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Jennifer Abbott
PA-C
Colorado Springs, CO
Alexander Abbruzzese
Fort Carson, CO
Dr. Mary Abraham
PA-C
Colorado Springs, CO
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Burns, PA's specialty? ▼
Dana Burns, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: PA.
How much does Dana Burns, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dana Burns, PA wrote 1,495 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 583 beneficiaries.
Where is Dana Burns, PA located? ▼
Dana Burns, PA is located at 175 S UNION BLVD STE 350, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910. Phone: (719) 633-5515.
What is Dana Burns, PA's NPI number? ▼
Dana Burns, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538825344, issued on 11/16/2021.
Does Dana Burns, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dana Burns, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
Does Dana Burns, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dana Burns, PA had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Dana Burns, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dana Burns, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Fluticasone Propionate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dana Burns, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Dana Burns, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,495 Part D claims and 583 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dana Burns, PA's credentials? ▼
Dana Burns, PA's NPI is 1538825344 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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