2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1447530498 PA
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DEREK HENDERSON, PA

Physician Assistant in BUCHANAN, Michigan. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$680.35
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DEREK HENDERSON, PA filed 5,626 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BUCHANAN, Michigan, prescribing 85% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$680.35
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

DEREK HENDERSON, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,626 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 DEREK HENDERSON, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2011

NPI 1447530498

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,626 612% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DEREK HENDERSON, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1045 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI, 49107, with a listed phone of (269) 695-5540. NPI 1447530498 was issued on 08/23/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HENDERSON 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 5,626 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $839K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%. 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.

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

1045 E FRONT ST
BUCHANAN, MI 49107

Provider Details

NPI 1447530498
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEREK HENDERSON, 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.

LAKELAND MEDICAL PRACTICES
BUCHANAN, MI

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 DEREK HENDERSON, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$680

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DEREK HENDERSON, PA. To verify DEREK HENDERSON, PA's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEREK HENDERSON, PA — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 5,626 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.

5,626
Total Claims
$839K
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,625
Total Day Supply
308,144
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$712K
Generic Drug Cost
$124K
Opioid Claims
306 (5.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 182, 75-84: 90, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DEREK HENDERSON, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Lisinopril
210
Atorvastatin Calcium
209
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
161
Olmesartan Medoxomil
156
Alprazolam
130
Levothyroxine Sodium
129
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
119
Amlodipine Besylate
114
Furosemide
113
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
111

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How DEREK HENDERSON, 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

DEREK HENDERSON, PA's 5,626 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEREK HENDERSON, PA's specialty?
DEREK HENDERSON, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BUCHANAN, Michigan. Credentials: PA.
How much does DEREK HENDERSON, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEREK HENDERSON, PA wrote 5,626 Medicare Part D claims totaling $839K in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
Where is DEREK HENDERSON, PA located?
DEREK HENDERSON, PA is located at 1045 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI, 49107. Phone: (269) 695-5540.
What is DEREK HENDERSON, PA's NPI number?
DEREK HENDERSON, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447530498, issued on 08/23/2011.
Does DEREK HENDERSON, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEREK HENDERSON, PA's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $712K in brand drug costs.
Does DEREK HENDERSON, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, DEREK HENDERSON, PA had 306 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
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 DEREK HENDERSON, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEREK HENDERSON, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEREK HENDERSON, PA accept Medicare?
DEREK HENDERSON, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,626 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEREK HENDERSON, PA's credentials?
DEREK HENDERSON, PA's NPI is 1447530498 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.
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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