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Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts. 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
296
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C filed 296 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 92% generic.

296
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

296 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2013

NPI 1972844496

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

296 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

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).

Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 165 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 7, Boston, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (857) 238-3838. NPI 1972844496 was issued on 03/07/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Starr 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 296 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $108K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. 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

165 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 7
Boston, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1972844496
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/07/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Faith-Anne Starr, 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.

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Boston, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C. To verify Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 296 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.

296
Total Claims
$108K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
537
Total Day Supply
13,879
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$98K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
13 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
22% female / 78% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
72
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
43
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
22
Finasteride
19
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
13
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's 296 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's specialty?
Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C wrote 296 Medicare Part D claims totaling $108K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C located?
Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C is located at 165 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 7, Boston, MA, 02114. Phone: (857) 238-3838.
What is Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's NPI number?
Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972844496, issued on 03/07/2013.
Does Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $98K in brand drug costs.
Does Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
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 Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Oxybutynin Chloride Er, Alfuzosin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C accept Medicare?
Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 296 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's credentials?
Faith-Anne Starr, PA-C's NPI is 1972844496 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.

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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