2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1902888936 PA-C
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JOAN DOBACK, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in WATERBURY, Connecticut. 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
639
Medicare Part D claims · 218 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Industry payments
$1.2K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOAN DOBACK, PA-C filed 639 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in WATERBURY, Connecticut.

639
Part D claims, 2023
$1.2K
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.

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

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

639 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JOAN DOBACK, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2005

NPI 1902888936

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

639 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical 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).

JOAN DOBACK, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 64 ROBBINS ST, WATERBURY, CT, 06708, with a listed phone of (203) 573-7233. NPI 1902888936 was issued on 11/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOBACK 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 639 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 218 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $492K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

64 ROBBINS ST
WATERBURY, CT 06708

Provider Details

NPI 1902888936
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/16/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOAN DOBACK, 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.

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
STORRS, CT

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 JOAN DOBACK, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

639
Total Claims
$492K
Total Drug Cost
218
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,684
Total Day Supply
48,367
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
43 (6.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
85% female / 15% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOAN DOBACK, 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
Alendronate Sodium
325
Prolia
Denosumab
115
Oxycodone Hcl
35
Evenity (2 Syringes)
Romosozumab-Aqqg
34
Celecoxib
25
Forteo
Teriparatide
22
Risedronate Sodium
20
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
14

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How JOAN DOBACK, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

JOAN DOBACK, PA-C's 639 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOAN DOBACK, PA-C's specialty?
JOAN DOBACK, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in WATERBURY, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOAN DOBACK, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOAN DOBACK, PA-C wrote 639 Medicare Part D claims totaling $492K in drug costs for 218 beneficiaries.
Where is JOAN DOBACK, PA-C located?
JOAN DOBACK, PA-C is located at 64 ROBBINS ST, WATERBURY, CT, 06708. Phone: (203) 573-7233.
What is JOAN DOBACK, PA-C's NPI number?
JOAN DOBACK, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902888936, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does JOAN DOBACK, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOAN DOBACK, PA-C had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOAN DOBACK, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOAN DOBACK, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alendronate Sodium, Prolia, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOAN DOBACK, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOAN DOBACK, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 639 Part D claims and 218 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOAN DOBACK, PA-C's credentials?
JOAN DOBACK, PA-C's NPI is 1902888936 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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