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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1689139768
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Physician Assistant in Asheville, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.7K
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
John Averette filed 1,788 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Asheville, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $4.7K
- 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.
John Averette's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,788 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 John Averette?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,788 126% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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.
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).
John Averette appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 119 TUNNEL RD STE D, Asheville, NC, 28805, with a listed phone of (828) 350-1000. NPI 1689139768 was issued on 02/04/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,788 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $487K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689139768 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/04/2019 |
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 John Averette. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$4.7K
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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
John Averette - brand share 17.0%
Physician Assistant average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,788 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.
1,788
Total Claims
$487K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,846
- Total Day Supply
- 50,478
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $426K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $61K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 52.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.61
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Averette prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
165 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
145 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
141 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
98 claims
- Vraylar
Vraylar
95 claims
- Prazosin Hcl
Prazosin Hcl
82 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
68 claims
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
66 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 165 |
| Clonazepam | 145 |
| Gabapentin | 141 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 98 |
| Vraylar Cariprazine Hcl | 95 |
| Prazosin Hcl | 82 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 68 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 66 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 49 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 43 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How John Averette fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
John Averette's 1,788 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Averette.
Dr. Charles Aaron
PA
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Franco Abad
PA
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Christine Abbata
P.A.
Wilmington, NC
Dr. Princess Abbey
P.A.
Matthews, NC
Dr. Mary Abbott
PAC
Asheville, NC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Averette's specialty? ▼
John Averette specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Asheville, North Carolina.
How much does John Averette prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Averette wrote 1,788 Medicare Part D claims totaling $487K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is John Averette located? ▼
John Averette is located at 119 TUNNEL RD STE D, Asheville, NC, 28805. Phone: (828) 350-1000.
What is John Averette's NPI number? ▼
John Averette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689139768, issued on 02/04/2019.
Does John Averette prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Averette's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $426K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 John Averette prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Averette's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Averette accept Medicare? ▼
John Averette appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,788 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Averette's credentials? ▼
John Averette's NPI is 1689139768. 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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