NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1790884617 PA-C
Verify on CMS → David Saltin, PA-C
Physician Assistant in Bryson City, 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 156,084 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
290
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
David Saltin, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 290 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 99/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 290
- Part D claims, 2024
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- ≥91st
- pct among measured MIPS (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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about David Saltin, PA-C
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1790884617), first enumerated 09/21/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 290 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1790884617 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1790884617
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- MIPS-ELITE 99/100
- RX-LIGHT 290
- BOOK-MID 8,335 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-FINISH Autumn Bertholdi, PA-C · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Saltin · this pr…
Saltin · this provider
99 MIPS pts
- Sarah Shepler · …
Sarah Shepler
99 MIPS pts
- Autumn Bertholdi…
Autumn Bertholdi, PA-C
99 MIPS pts
- Patricia Duggan,…
Patricia Duggan, PA-C
99 MIPS pts
- Lindsey Banktson…
Lindsey Banktson, PA
99 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
David Saltin, 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.
99 ≥ 91st percentile 91% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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 whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where David Saltin, 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, David Saltin, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 55% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is David Saltin, 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 David Saltin, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
290 65% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99/100 15.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
David Saltin, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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 | 1790884617 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.0066
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
91.0632
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Saltin, 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.
Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
Rutherfordton, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
David Saltin, PA-C - brand share 5.0%
Physician Assistant average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 290 2024 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 2024.
290
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 291
- Total Day Supply
- 2,683
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (8.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 47, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 36, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Saltin, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Prednisone
Prednisone
28 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
23 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
20 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
20 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
19 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
17 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
14 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 11
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 20 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 19 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 11 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How David Saltin, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
David Saltin, PA-C's 290 claims are below the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Saltin, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (99 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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 Saltin.
One of 8,335 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Charles Aaron
PA
Charlotte, NC
Franco Abad
PA
Winston Salem, NC
Christine Abbata
P.A.
Wilmington, NC
Princess Abbey
P.A.
Matthews, NC
Mary Abbott
PAC
Asheville, NC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Saltin, PA-C's specialty? ▼
David Saltin, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Bryson City, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does David Saltin, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, David Saltin, PA-C wrote 290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is David Saltin, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
David Saltin, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99/100 (Quality: 91.1). 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 David Saltin, PA-C located? ▼
David Saltin, PA-C is located at 45 PLATEAU ST, Bryson City, NC, 28713. Phone: (828) 488-2155.
What is David Saltin, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
David Saltin, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790884617, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does David Saltin, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Saltin, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does David Saltin, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Saltin, PA-C had 24 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Saltin, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, David Saltin, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Meloxicam, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Saltin, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
David Saltin, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 290 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Saltin, PA-C's credentials? ▼
David Saltin, PA-C's NPI is 1790884617 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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