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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1487137956 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Walsenburg, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 460 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C filed 3,168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Walsenburg, Colorado, prescribing 83% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,168 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
3,168 10× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 23400 US HIGHWAY 160, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, with a listed phone of (719) 738-4590. NPI 1487137956 was issued on 09/11/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 460 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $332K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487137956 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/11/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jocelyn McDaniel, 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.
Huerfano County Hospital District
Walsenburg, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C - brand share 16.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,168 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.
3,168
Total Claims
$332K
Total Drug Cost
460
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,805
- Total Day Supply
- 132,833
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $258K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $72K
- Opioid Claims
- 56 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 54
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.44
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 69, 65-74: 223, 75-84: 111, 85+: 57
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
139 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
134 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
131 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
125 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
113 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
106 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
80 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
70 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 134 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 131 |
| Gabapentin | 125 |
| Lisinopril | 113 |
| Metformin Hcl | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 80 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 70 |
| Omeprazole | 66 |
* 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 Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's 3,168 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as McDaniel.
Dr. Daniel Adams
PA-C
Aurora, CO
Dr. Nathan Adams
PA-C
Thornton, CO
Dr. Tara Adams
MSPAS, PA-C
Boulder, CO
Addison Adzema
Aspen, CO
Dr. Martin Aguilar
PA-C
Parker, CO
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Walsenburg, Colorado. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C wrote 3,168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $332K in drug costs for 460 beneficiaries.
Where is Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C located? ▼
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C is located at 23400 US HIGHWAY 160, Walsenburg, CO, 81089. Phone: (719) 738-4590.
What is Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487137956, issued on 09/11/2018.
Does Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $258K in brand drug costs.
Does Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 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 Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,168 Part D claims and 460 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Jocelyn McDaniel, PA-C's NPI is 1487137956 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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