2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1578705828 PA
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EDWARD SYDOW, PA

Physician Assistant in CHADRON, Nebraska. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$39.03
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EDWARD SYDOW, PA filed 1,282 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in CHADRON, Nebraska, prescribing 91% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$39.03
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.

EDWARD SYDOW, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,282 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about EDWARD SYDOW, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2009

NPI 1578705828

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,282 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

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

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).

EDWARD SYDOW, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 825 CENTENNIAL DRIVE, CHADRON, NE, 69337, with a listed phone of (308) 432-4441. NPI 1578705828 was issued on 04/01/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SYDOW 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 1,282 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $105K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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

825 CENTENNIAL DRIVE
CHADRON, NE 69337

Provider Details

NPI 1578705828
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2009

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 EDWARD SYDOW, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$39

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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 · Generic-heavy

EDWARD SYDOW, PA — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,282 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.

1,282
Total Claims
$105K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,632
Total Day Supply
72,975
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$73K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
16 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
121

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 63, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What EDWARD SYDOW, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
77
Metoprolol Succinate
71
Levothyroxine Sodium
53
Losartan Potassium
50
Lisinopril
44
Hydrochlorothiazide
39
Tamsulosin Hcl
37
Cephalexin
33
Furosemide
29
Azithromycin
27

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How EDWARD SYDOW, 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

EDWARD SYDOW, PA's 1,282 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD SYDOW, PA's specialty?
EDWARD SYDOW, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CHADRON, Nebraska. Credentials: PA.
How much does EDWARD SYDOW, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD SYDOW, PA wrote 1,282 Medicare Part D claims totaling $105K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD SYDOW, PA located?
EDWARD SYDOW, PA is located at 825 CENTENNIAL DRIVE, CHADRON, NE, 69337. Phone: (308) 432-4441.
What is EDWARD SYDOW, PA's NPI number?
EDWARD SYDOW, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578705828, issued on 04/01/2009.
Does EDWARD SYDOW, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD SYDOW, PA's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $73K in brand drug costs.
Does EDWARD SYDOW, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, EDWARD SYDOW, PA had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
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 EDWARD SYDOW, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD SYDOW, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD SYDOW, PA accept Medicare?
EDWARD SYDOW, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,282 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD SYDOW, PA's credentials?
EDWARD SYDOW, PA's NPI is 1578705828 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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