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DONNA GARNIER, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in CARSON, California. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 204 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DONNA GARNIER, PA-C filed 2,262 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in CARSON, California, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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

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

2,262 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 DONNA GARNIER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2006

NPI 1285721837

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,262 110% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in California

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within California

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

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).

DONNA GARNIER, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in CARSON, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1285721837. 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.

DONNA GARNIER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 357 E CARSON ST STE 102, CARSON, CA, 90745, with a listed phone of (310) 518-2737. NPI 1285721837 was issued on 10/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARNIER 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 2,262 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 204 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $144K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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

357 E CARSON ST STE 102
CARSON, CA 90745

Provider Details

NPI 1285721837
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/06/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DONNA GARNIER, PA-C. To verify DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DONNA GARNIER, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,262 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.

2,262
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
204
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,822
Total Day Supply
140,561
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$101K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 60, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
158
Omeprazole
103
Atorvastatin Calcium
91
Metformin Hcl
76
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
75
Ibuprofen
75
Simvastatin
72
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
63
Lisinopril
61
Lovastatin
61

* 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 DONNA GARNIER, 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

DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's 2,262 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's specialty?
DONNA GARNIER, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in CARSON, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DONNA GARNIER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONNA GARNIER, PA-C wrote 2,262 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 204 beneficiaries.
Where is DONNA GARNIER, PA-C located?
DONNA GARNIER, PA-C is located at 357 E CARSON ST STE 102, CARSON, CA, 90745. Phone: (310) 518-2737.
What is DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's NPI number?
DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285721837, issued on 10/06/2006.
Does DONNA GARNIER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
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 DONNA GARNIER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONNA GARNIER, PA-C accept Medicare?
DONNA GARNIER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,262 Part D claims and 204 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's credentials?
DONNA GARNIER, PA-C's NPI is 1285721837 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.

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

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