2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1861421174 PA-C
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JAMES WITTER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in DAVID CITY, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 306 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$91.48
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES WITTER, PA-C filed 3,718 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in DAVID CITY, Nebraska, prescribing 92% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$91.48
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.

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

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

3,718 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JAMES WITTER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2006

NPI 1861421174

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,718 371% 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).

JAMES WITTER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 358 S 10TH ST, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632, with a listed phone of (402) 367-3322. NPI 1861421174 was issued on 06/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WITTER 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 3,718 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 306 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $225K 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

358 S 10TH ST
DAVID CITY, NE 68632

Provider Details

NPI 1861421174
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2006

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 JAMES WITTER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$91

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

JAMES WITTER, PA-C — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 3,718 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.

3,718
Total Claims
$225K
Total Drug Cost
306
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,857
Total Day Supply
192,474
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$164K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Opioid Claims
163 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
208

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 135, 75-84: 101, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES WITTER, 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
Omeprazole
149
Atorvastatin Calcium
146
Levothyroxine Sodium
144
Prednisone
116
Metoprolol Succinate
97
Metformin Hcl
93
Azithromycin
90
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
82
Pantoprazole Sodium
80
Escitalopram Oxalate
78

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES WITTER, 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

JAMES WITTER, PA-C's 3,718 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 WITTER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES WITTER, PA-C's specialty?
JAMES WITTER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DAVID CITY, Nebraska. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JAMES WITTER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES WITTER, PA-C wrote 3,718 Medicare Part D claims totaling $225K in drug costs for 306 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES WITTER, PA-C located?
JAMES WITTER, PA-C is located at 358 S 10TH ST, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632. Phone: (402) 367-3322.
What is JAMES WITTER, PA-C's NPI number?
JAMES WITTER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861421174, issued on 06/30/2006.
Does JAMES WITTER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES WITTER, PA-C's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $164K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES WITTER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES WITTER, PA-C had 163 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 JAMES WITTER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES WITTER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES WITTER, PA-C accept Medicare?
JAMES WITTER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,718 Part D claims and 306 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES WITTER, PA-C's credentials?
JAMES WITTER, PA-C's NPI is 1861421174 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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