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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1598853616 PA
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Medical Physician Assistant in Dandridge, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical 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
313
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Denise Abel, PA filed 313 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Dandridge, Tennessee, prescribing 89% generic.
- 313
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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Denise Abel, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
313 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 Denise Abel, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
313 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Denise Abel, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 150 W PRICE RD, Dandridge, TN, 37725, with a listed phone of (865) 475-6161. NPI 1598853616 was issued on 10/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 313 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598853616 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Denise Abel, PA - brand share 11.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 313 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.
313
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 367
- Total Day Supply
- 8,207
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 61
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.97
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Denise Abel, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
24 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
20 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
17 claims
- Pentazocine-Naloxo…
Pentazocine-Naloxone Hcl
15 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
12 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
11 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 17 |
| Pentazocine-Naloxone Hcl Pentazocine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 15 |
| Amoxicillin | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 11 |
* 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 Denise Abel, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Denise Abel, PA's 313 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abel.
Dr. James Abernathy
MD
Morristown, TN
Dr. Gene Adams
PA
Cookeville, TN
Dr. Leslie Adams
PA-C
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Lisa Adams
PA-C
Kingsport, TN
Dr. Joyce Addo
MSPAS
Humboldt, TN
Compare Medical Physician Assistant 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 Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denise Abel, PA's specialty? ▼
Denise Abel, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Dandridge, Tennessee. Credentials: PA.
How much does Denise Abel, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Denise Abel, PA wrote 313 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is Denise Abel, PA located? ▼
Denise Abel, PA is located at 150 W PRICE RD, Dandridge, TN, 37725. Phone: (865) 475-6161.
What is Denise Abel, PA's NPI number? ▼
Denise Abel, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598853616, issued on 10/11/2006.
Does Denise Abel, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Denise Abel, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 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 Denise Abel, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Denise Abel, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Levothyroxine Sodium, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Denise Abel, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Denise Abel, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 313 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Denise Abel, PA's credentials? ▼
Denise Abel, PA's NPI is 1598853616 with credentials PA. 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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