2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1447774583
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DARCIE GARMAN

Physician Assistant in CHICO, California. 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 · 260 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DARCIE GARMAN filed 1,494 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in CHICO, California, prescribing 89% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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DARCIE GARMAN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,494 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DARCIE GARMAN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2017

NPI 1447774583

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,494 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

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

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).

DARCIE GARMAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 100 INDEPENDENCE CIR, CHICO, CA, 95973, with a listed phone of (530) 899-0108. NPI 1447774583 was issued on 07/31/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARMAN 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 1,494 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 260 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $104K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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

100 INDEPENDENCE CIR
CHICO, CA 95973

Provider Details

NPI 1447774583
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/31/2017

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DARCIE GARMAN. To verify DARCIE GARMAN's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DARCIE GARMAN — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,494 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.

1,494
Total Claims
$104K
Total Drug Cost
260
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,257
Total Day Supply
93,724
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$78K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
21 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DARCIE GARMAN 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
95
Atorvastatin Calcium
86
Lisinopril
57
Losartan Potassium
57
Amlodipine Besylate
49
Montelukast Sodium
42
Alendronate Sodium
35
Metoprolol Succinate
34
Trazodone Hcl
33
Gabapentin
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 DARCIE GARMAN fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

DARCIE GARMAN's 1,494 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GARMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARCIE GARMAN's specialty?
DARCIE GARMAN specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CHICO, California.
How much does DARCIE GARMAN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARCIE GARMAN wrote 1,494 Medicare Part D claims totaling $104K in drug costs for 260 beneficiaries.
Where is DARCIE GARMAN located?
DARCIE GARMAN is located at 100 INDEPENDENCE CIR, CHICO, CA, 95973. Phone: (530) 899-0108.
What is DARCIE GARMAN's NPI number?
DARCIE GARMAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447774583, issued on 07/31/2017.
Does DARCIE GARMAN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DARCIE GARMAN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K in brand drug costs.
Does DARCIE GARMAN prescribe opioids?
Yes, DARCIE GARMAN had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 DARCIE GARMAN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARCIE GARMAN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARCIE GARMAN accept Medicare?
DARCIE GARMAN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,494 Part D claims and 260 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARCIE GARMAN's credentials?
DARCIE GARMAN's NPI is 1447774583. 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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