2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1295375798 PAC
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DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC

Medical Physician Assistant in MADISON, Wisconsin. 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 · 327 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC filed 1,197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in MADISON, Wisconsin, prescribing 86% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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 CASTELLANOS, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,197 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/13/2020

NPI 1295375798

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,197 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Wisconsin

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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).

DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in MADISON, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PAC. NPI: 1295375798. 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.

DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 451 JUNCTION RD, MADISON, WI, 53717, with a listed phone of (608) 265-1600. NPI 1295375798 was issued on 01/13/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASTELLANOS 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 1,197 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $142K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

451 JUNCTION RD
MADISON, WI 53717

Provider Details

NPI 1295375798
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/13/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC 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.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
MADISON, WI

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

DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,197 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.

1,197
Total Claims
$142K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,687
Total Day Supply
75,816
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$121K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
20 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 162, 75-84: 121, 85+: 27

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
78
Amlodipine Besylate
76
Lisinopril
63
Losartan Potassium
60
Omeprazole
41
Hydrochlorothiazide
36
Levothyroxine Sodium
33
Famotidine
31
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
25
Simvastatin
24

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's 1,197 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's specialty?
DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in MADISON, Wisconsin. Credentials: PAC.
How much does DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC wrote 1,197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $142K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC located?
DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC is located at 451 JUNCTION RD, MADISON, WI, 53717. Phone: (608) 265-1600.
What is DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's NPI number?
DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295375798, issued on 01/13/2020.
Does DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $121K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC accept Medicare?
DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,197 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's credentials?
DAVID CASTELLANOS, PAC's NPI is 1295375798 with credentials PAC. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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