2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1194475442 PA-C
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DHARA SHAH, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 530 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
63 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DHARA SHAH, PA-C filed 7,072 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, prescribing 90% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$1.4K
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.

DHARA SHAH, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,072 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 DHARA SHAH, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2022

NPI 1194475442

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,072 557% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Rhode Island

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DHARA SHAH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 41 SANDERSON RD STE 206, SMITHFIELD, RI, 02917, with a listed phone of (401) 349-2203. NPI 1194475442 was issued on 03/28/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHAH 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 7,072 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 530 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $541K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 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

41 SANDERSON RD STE 206
SMITHFIELD, RI 02917

Provider Details

NPI 1194475442
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DHARA SHAH, 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.

PROSPECT CHARTERCARE PHYSICIANS LLC
CRANSTON, RI
VMD PRIMARY PROVIDERS OF RHODE ISLAND PC
CUMBERLAND, RI

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 DHARA SHAH, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

DHARA SHAH, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 7,072 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.

7,072
Total Claims
$541K
Total Drug Cost
530
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,478
Total Day Supply
451,773
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$415K
Generic Drug Cost
$124K
Opioid Claims
164 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
165

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 259, 75-84: 168, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DHARA SHAH, PA-C 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
459
Amlodipine Besylate
316
Lisinopril
302
Rosuvastatin Calcium
288
Omeprazole
280
Levothyroxine Sodium
278
Losartan Potassium
275
Simvastatin
180
Metoprolol Succinate
167
Hydrochlorothiazide
160

* 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 DHARA SHAH, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

DHARA SHAH, PA-C's 7,072 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHAH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DHARA SHAH, PA-C's specialty?
DHARA SHAH, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DHARA SHAH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DHARA SHAH, PA-C wrote 7,072 Medicare Part D claims totaling $541K in drug costs for 530 beneficiaries.
Where is DHARA SHAH, PA-C located?
DHARA SHAH, PA-C is located at 41 SANDERSON RD STE 206, SMITHFIELD, RI, 02917. Phone: (401) 349-2203.
What is DHARA SHAH, PA-C's NPI number?
DHARA SHAH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194475442, issued on 03/28/2022.
Does DHARA SHAH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DHARA SHAH, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $415K in brand drug costs.
Does DHARA SHAH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DHARA SHAH, PA-C had 164 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 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 DHARA SHAH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DHARA SHAH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DHARA SHAH, PA-C accept Medicare?
DHARA SHAH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,072 Part D claims and 530 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DHARA SHAH, PA-C's credentials?
DHARA SHAH, PA-C's NPI is 1194475442 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

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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