2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1891234282 PA
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DENTON BARNES, PA

Physician Assistant in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina. 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
282
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.4435/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$164.19
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DENTON BARNES, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 282 claims across 134 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.4435/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $164.19 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DENTON BARNES, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.4435 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 282 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DENTON BARNES, PA at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2017

NPI 1891234282

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

282 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

94.4435/100 11.343500000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DENTON BARNES, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.4435/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 94.4435/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 94.4435/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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DENTON BARNES, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1891234282. 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.

DENTON BARNES, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 203 COX BLVD, GOLDSBORO, NC, 27534, with a listed phone of (919) 587-9040. NPI 1891234282 was issued on 02/17/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARNES 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 282 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.4435/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1485), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 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

203 COX BLVD
GOLDSBORO, NC 27534

Provider Details

NPI 1891234282
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.4435
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1485
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENTON BARNES, PA 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.

SOUTHEASTERN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY CENTER
GOLDSBORO, 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).

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 DENTON BARNES, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$164

Largest payer

Celgene Corporation

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

DENTON BARNES, PA — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 282 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.

282
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
6,789
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
55 (19.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.35
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
31
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
15
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
13
Cefdinir
12
Prednisone
12
Promethazine Hcl
12
Ondansetron 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 DENTON BARNES, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

DENTON BARNES, PA's 282 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

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 BARNES.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENTON BARNES, PA's specialty?
DENTON BARNES, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does DENTON BARNES, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENTON BARNES, PA wrote 282 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
What is DENTON BARNES, PA's Medicare quality score?
DENTON BARNES, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.4435/100 (Quality: 86.1485). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DENTON BARNES, PA located?
DENTON BARNES, PA is located at 203 COX BLVD, GOLDSBORO, NC, 27534. Phone: (919) 587-9040.
What is DENTON BARNES, PA's NPI number?
DENTON BARNES, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891234282, issued on 02/17/2017.
Does DENTON BARNES, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DENTON BARNES, PA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does DENTON BARNES, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, DENTON BARNES, PA had 55 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 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 DENTON BARNES, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENTON BARNES, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENTON BARNES, PA accept Medicare?
DENTON BARNES, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 282 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENTON BARNES, PA's credentials?
DENTON BARNES, PA's NPI is 1891234282 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

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

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