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DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 617 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 617 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C filed 8,093 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FARGO, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2006

NPI 1497772354

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,093 651% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

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.

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DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1497772354. 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.

DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND, 58102, with a listed phone of (701) 234-2261. NPI 1497772354 was issued on 07/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GIGSTAD-STAVE 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 8,093 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 617 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $580K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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

801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102

Provider Details

NPI 1497772354
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 8,093 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.

8,093
Total Claims
$580K
Total Drug Cost
617
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,037
Total Day Supply
558,093
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$387K
Generic Drug Cost
$191K
Opioid Claims
73 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 292, 75-84: 180, 85+: 91

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
701
Amlodipine Besylate
482
Lisinopril
451
Omeprazole
430
Losartan Potassium
379
Simvastatin
368
Levothyroxine Sodium
356
Rosuvastatin Calcium
294
Metoprolol Succinate
263
Hydrochlorothiazide
231

* 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 DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, 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

DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C's 8,093 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GIGSTAD-STAVE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C's specialty?
DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C wrote 8,093 Medicare Part D claims totaling $580K in drug costs for 617 beneficiaries.
Where is DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C located?
DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C is located at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 234-2261.
What is DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C's NPI number?
DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497772354, issued on 07/16/2006.
Does DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $387K in brand drug costs.
Does DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
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 DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, 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 DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C accept Medicare?
DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,093 Part D claims and 617 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C's credentials?
DOREEN GIGSTAD-STAVE, PA-C's NPI is 1497772354 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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