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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1265495071 P.A.
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Shallotte, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
460
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 57% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dorothy Truax, P.A. filed 460 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Shallotte, North Carolina, prescribing 43% generic.
- 460
- Part D claims, 2023
- 43%
- generic prescribing
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.
Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
460 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Dorothy Truax, P.A.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
460 46% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Dorothy Truax, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 512 VILLAGE RD STE 101, Shallotte, NC, 28470, with a listed phone of (910) 721-4390. NPI 1265495071 was issued on 04/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 460 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $151K in drug spend, split 57% brand-name and 43% generic by claim count.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265495071 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | P.A. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Dorothy Truax, P.A. - brand share 57.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
57% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 460 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.
460
Total Claims
$151K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 725
- Total Day Supply
- 20,627
- Brand vs Generic
- 57% brand / 43% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $137K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 37, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dorothy Truax, P.A. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Spiriva Respimat
Spiriva Respimat
47 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
43 claims
- Symbicort
Symbicort
36 claims
- Incruse Ellipta
Incruse Ellipta
31 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
29 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
25 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
23 claims
- Advair Diskus
Advair Diskus
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Spiriva Respimat Tiotropium Bromide | 47 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 43 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 36 |
| Incruse Ellipta Umeclidinium Bromide | 31 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 29 |
| Prednisone | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 23 |
| Advair Diskus Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 19 |
| Wixela Inhub Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 18 |
| Flovent Hfa Fluticasone Propionate | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Dorothy Truax, P.A. fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s 460 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical 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 Truax.
Dr. Cassandra Albertson
P.A.
Durham, NC
Dr. Jessica Allen
PAC
Durham, NC
Dr. Braden Allred
PA-C
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Landon Alston
PA
Concord, NC
Dr. Sheila Anderson
PA-C
Wilmington, NC
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s specialty? ▼
Dorothy Truax, P.A. specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Shallotte, North Carolina. Credentials: P.A..
How much does Dorothy Truax, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dorothy Truax, P.A. wrote 460 Medicare Part D claims totaling $151K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
Where is Dorothy Truax, P.A. located? ▼
Dorothy Truax, P.A. is located at 512 VILLAGE RD STE 101, Shallotte, NC, 28470. Phone: (910) 721-4390.
What is Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s NPI number? ▼
Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265495071, issued on 04/11/2006.
Does Dorothy Truax, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s prescribing is 57% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $137K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dorothy Truax, P.A. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Spiriva Respimat, Pantoprazole Sodium, Symbicort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dorothy Truax, P.A. accept Medicare? ▼
Dorothy Truax, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 460 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s credentials? ▼
Dorothy Truax, P.A.'s NPI is 1265495071 with credentials P.A.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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