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2026 NPPES data Professional Counselor NPI 1689987794 PA-C
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Professional Counselor in Coeur D Alene, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 121,939 in Professional Counselor, 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 · 85 beneficiaries · Professional Counselor avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$289.39
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Atkins, PA-C filed 2,129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Professional Counselor in Coeur D Alene, Idaho, prescribing 89% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $289.39
- 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.
David Atkins, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,129 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about David Atkins, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Professional Counselor
Medicare Part D claims
2,129 86% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Professional Counselor compares to other specialties among Idaho providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
David Atkins, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Professional Counselor provider holding PA-C credentials at 3700 W SELTICE WAY, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83814, with a listed phone of (208) 620-5255. NPI 1689987794 was issued on 07/18/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $619K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Professional Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,939 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,144 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 | 1689987794 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Professional Counselor |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/18/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Atkins, 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.
Dirne Health Centers, Inc.
Coeur D Alene, ID
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 David Atkins, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$289
Largest payer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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
David Atkins, PA-C - brand share 11.0%
Professional Counselor average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,129 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.
2,129
Total Claims
$619K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,941
- Total Day Supply
- 83,592
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $522K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $97K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 58, 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.
What David Atkins, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
133 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
120 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
117 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
112 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
95 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
85 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
66 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
66 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 133 |
| Clonazepam | 120 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 117 |
| Gabapentin | 112 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 95 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 85 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 66 |
| Risperidone | 66 |
| Vraylar Cariprazine Hcl | 65 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 59 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Professional Counselor Overview
How David Atkins, PA-C fits within the Professional Counselor landscape nationally.
121,939
Professional Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Professional Counselor
1,144
Avg Claims per Provider
David Atkins, PA-C's 2,129 claims are above the specialty average of 1,144.
Nearby Professional Counselor Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Atkins.
Dr. Jose Abalos
LPC
Boise, ID
Dr. Amy Absalonson
LPC
Boise, ID
Dr. Darren Adams
LCPC
Boise, ID
Dr. Eve Adams
LCPC
Post Falls, ID
Dr. Keely Adams
LCPC
Meridian, ID
Compare Professional Counselor 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 Idaho medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Professional Counselor peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Atkins, PA-C's specialty? ▼
David Atkins, PA-C specializes in Professional Counselor and practices in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does David Atkins, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Atkins, PA-C wrote 2,129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $619K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
Where is David Atkins, PA-C located? ▼
David Atkins, PA-C is located at 3700 W SELTICE WAY, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83814. Phone: (208) 620-5255.
What is David Atkins, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
David Atkins, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689987794, issued on 07/18/2010.
Does David Atkins, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Atkins, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $522K in brand drug costs.
How many Professional Counselor providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 121,939 Professional Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Professional Counselor provider writes 1,144 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Atkins, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Atkins, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Clonazepam, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Atkins, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
David Atkins, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,129 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Atkins, PA-C's credentials? ▼
David Atkins, PA-C's NPI is 1689987794 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.
- 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
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