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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1275995912 PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH
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Physician Assistant in Ashland, Kentucky.
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
898
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$441.93
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH filed 898 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Ashland, Kentucky, prescribing 92% generic.
- 898
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- $441.93
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥73rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
898 ≥ 73rd percentile 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
898 14% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH credentials at 933 29TH ST, Ashland, KY, 41101, with a listed phone of (606) 325-7500. NPI 1275995912 was issued on 03/22/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 898 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $117K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
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 | 1275995912 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2016 |
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 Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$442
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH - brand share 8.0%
Physician Assistant average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 898 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.
898
Total Claims
$117K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,369
- Total Day Supply
- 40,600
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $96K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 23, 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 Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
71 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
68 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
59 claims
- Diazepam
Diazepam
52 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
43 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
43 claims
- Desvenlafaxine Suc…
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
39 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 71 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 68 |
| Clonazepam | 59 |
| Diazepam | 52 |
| Alprazolam | 43 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 43 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er Desvenlafaxine Succinate | 39 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 35 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 30 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's 898 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Dr. Malinda Abbott
PA
Lexington, KY
Dr. Whitney Abbott
PA-C
Lexington, KY
Dr. Brian Abner
PA-C
Barbourville, KY
Dr. Hayley Absher
PA-C
Shelbyville, KY
Dr. Sara Ackerman
PA-C
Lawrenceburg, KY
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's specialty? ▼
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Ashland, Kentucky. Credentials: PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH.
How much does Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH wrote 898 Medicare Part D claims totaling $117K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH located? ▼
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH is located at 933 29TH ST, Ashland, KY, 41101. Phone: (606) 325-7500.
What is Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's NPI number? ▼
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275995912, issued on 03/22/2016.
Does Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
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 Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Quetiapine Fumarate, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH accept Medicare? ▼
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH appears in CMS Medicare data with 898 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's credentials? ▼
Deann Brown, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH's NPI is 1275995912 with credentials PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH. 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).
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