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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1659379428 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 757 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
65.6/100
▼ 18 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$584.37
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Dana Johnson, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 65.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 2,345 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 65.6/100
- MIPS score · -18 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- $584.37
- 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.
Dana Johnson, PA-C's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
66 ≥ 7th percentile 7% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Dana Johnson, PA-C sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 26,497 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Dana Johnson, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 93% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 5% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Dana Johnson, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Dana Johnson, PA-C?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,345 197% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
65.6/100 17.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Dana Johnson, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 65.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 65.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Dana Johnson, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1540 SUNDAY DR STE 214, Raleigh, NC, 27607, with a listed phone of (919) 235-0222. NPI 1659379428 was issued on 07/14/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,345 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 757 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 65.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 47.4, Cost 37.9), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659379428 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
65.5891
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
47.3543
Quality
37.9427
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Dana Johnson, PA-C 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.
Carolina Physical Therapy Associates LLC
Dunn, NC
Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic Inc
Raleigh, NC
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 Dana Johnson, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$584
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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 · Generic-heavy
Dana Johnson, PA-C - brand share 2.0%
Physician Assistant average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 2,345 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.
2,345
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
757
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,452
- Total Day Supply
- 37,409
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Opioid Claims
- 853 (36.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 32
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 121, 65-74: 358, 75-84: 254, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dana Johnson, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
299 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
244 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
239 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
211 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
211 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
191 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
189 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
182 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 299 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 244 |
| Methylprednisolone | 239 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 211 |
| Meloxicam | 211 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 191 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 189 |
| Methocarbamol | 182 |
| Nabumetone | 115 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 84 |
* 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 Johnson, PA-C 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 Johnson, PA-C's 2,345 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Johnson.
Dr. Charles Aaron
PA
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Franco Abad
PA
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Christine Abbata
P.A.
Wilmington, NC
Dr. Princess Abbey
P.A.
Matthews, NC
Dr. Mary Abbott
PAC
Asheville, NC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Johnson, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Dana Johnson, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Raleigh, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Dana Johnson, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dana Johnson, PA-C wrote 2,345 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 757 beneficiaries.
What is Dana Johnson, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Dana Johnson, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 65.6/100 (Quality: 47.4, Cost: 37.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Dana Johnson, PA-C located? ▼
Dana Johnson, PA-C is located at 1540 SUNDAY DR STE 214, Raleigh, NC, 27607. Phone: (919) 235-0222.
What is Dana Johnson, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Dana Johnson, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659379428, issued on 07/14/2005.
Does Dana Johnson, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dana Johnson, PA-C's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does Dana Johnson, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dana Johnson, PA-C had 853 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.4%.
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 Johnson, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dana Johnson, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dana Johnson, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Dana Johnson, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,345 Part D claims and 757 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dana Johnson, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Dana Johnson, PA-C's NPI is 1659379428 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
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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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