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HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in VICKSBURG, Mississippi. 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
16K
Medicare Part D claims · 613 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$622.16
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in VICKSBURG, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 16K claims across 613 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $622.16 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C filed 15,625 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VICKSBURG, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2016

NPI 1679931083

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,625 1351% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

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

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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HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in VICKSBURG, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1679931083. 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.

HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2080 S FRONTAGE RD STE 100, VICKSBURG, MS, 39180, with a listed phone of (601) 262-1000. NPI 1679931083 was issued on 02/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSON 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 15,625 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 613 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.6%. 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

2080 S FRONTAGE RD STE 100
VICKSBURG, MS 39180

Provider Details

NPI 1679931083
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER ANDERSON, 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.

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF VICKSBURG PLLC
VICKSBURG, MS

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

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 HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$622

Largest payer

Inari Medical, 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 · Typical

HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 15,625 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.

15,625
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
613
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25,016
Total Day Supply
721,856
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$382K
Opioid Claims
1,497 (9.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
384

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 176, 65-74: 275, 75-84: 118, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,073
Gabapentin
553
Amlodipine Besylate
551
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
473
Atorvastatin Calcium
397
Metformin Hcl
393
Omeprazole
373
Lisinopril
325
Potassium Chloride
320
Furosemide
313

* 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 HEATHER ANDERSON, 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

HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's 15,625 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's specialty?
HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in VICKSBURG, Mississippi. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C wrote 15,625 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 613 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C located?
HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C is located at 2080 S FRONTAGE RD STE 100, VICKSBURG, MS, 39180. Phone: (601) 262-1000.
What is HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's NPI number?
HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679931083, issued on 02/01/2016.
Does HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C had 1,497 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.6%.
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 HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,625 Part D claims and 613 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's credentials?
HEATHER ANDERSON, PA-C's NPI is 1679931083 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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