2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1790738920 PA-C
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EMILY WATSON, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in ASHLAND, Kentucky. 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
40
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

EMILY WATSON, PA-C filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in ASHLAND, Kentucky, prescribing 47% generic.

40
Part D claims, 2023
47%
generic prescribing

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

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

40 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 EMILY WATSON, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2006

NPI 1790738920

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Kentucky

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

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).

EMILY WATSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 613 23RD ST STE 340, ASHLAND, KY, 41101, with a listed phone of (606) 326-9441. NPI 1790738920 was issued on 05/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATSON 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 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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

613 23RD ST STE 340
ASHLAND, KY 41101

Provider Details

NPI 1790738920
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/18/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

EMILY WATSON, PA-C — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 40 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.

40
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
78
Total Day Supply
2,329
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$275

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How EMILY WATSON, 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

EMILY WATSON, PA-C's 40 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMILY WATSON, PA-C's specialty?
EMILY WATSON, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in ASHLAND, Kentucky. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does EMILY WATSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EMILY WATSON, PA-C wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is EMILY WATSON, PA-C located?
EMILY WATSON, PA-C is located at 613 23RD ST STE 340, ASHLAND, KY, 41101. Phone: (606) 326-9441.
What is EMILY WATSON, PA-C's NPI number?
EMILY WATSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790738920, issued on 05/18/2006.
Does EMILY WATSON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EMILY WATSON, PA-C's prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K 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.
Does EMILY WATSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
EMILY WATSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EMILY WATSON, PA-C's credentials?
EMILY WATSON, PA-C's NPI is 1790738920 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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