NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1639705536 PA
Verify on CMS → John Pleasants, PA
Physician Assistant in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 156,084 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 607 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
John Pleasants, PA filed 2,823 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, prescribing 87% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- ≥88th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about John Pleasants, PA
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1639705536), first enumerated 03/23/2020.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,823 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1639705536 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1639705536
- ENUM-RECENT 2020
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-MID 2,823
- BOOK-LIGHT 658 in Rhode Island
- PHOTO-ENUM Carolynn Saba · 2020
John Pleasants, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,823 ≥ 88th percentile 88% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about John Pleasants, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,823 239% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Rhode Island 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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1639705536 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/23/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Pleasants, PA 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.
Thundermist Health Center
Woonsocket, RI
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
John Pleasants, PA - brand share 12.0%
Physician Assistant average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,823 2024 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 2024.
2,823
Total Claims
$339K
Total Drug Cost
607
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,206.333
- Total Day Supply
- 178,392
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $305K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Opioid Claims
- 58 (2.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 81
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 40% female / 60% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 104, 65-74: 242, 75-84: 190, 85+: 71
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Pleasants, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
219 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
145 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
116 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
102 claims
- Losartan Potassium 84
Losartan Potassium
84 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 78
Levothyroxine Sodium
78 claims
- Gabapentin 70
Gabapentin
70 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 65
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 219 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 145 |
| Lisinopril | 116 |
| Omeprazole | 102 |
| Losartan Potassium | 84 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 78 |
| Gabapentin | 70 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 65 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 63 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 60 |
* 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 Pleasants, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
John Pleasants, PA's 2,823 claims are above the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pleasants, both outside Rhode Island so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2020)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pleasants.
One of 658 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Rhode Island, 5 are shown here.
Emily Abbood
PA-C
East Greenwich, RI
Nilofar Abdul Shukur
Providence, RI
Krista Acciaioli
PA-C
East Providence, RI
Dena Ackroyd
PA- C
Cranston, RI
Richard Adams
PA-C
Providence, RI
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Pleasants, PA's specialty? ▼
John Pleasants, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Credentials: PA.
How much does John Pleasants, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, John Pleasants, PA wrote 2,823 Medicare Part D claims totaling $339K in drug costs for 607 beneficiaries.
Where is John Pleasants, PA located? ▼
John Pleasants, PA is located at 450 CLINTON ST, Woonsocket, RI, 02895. Phone: (401) 767-4100.
What is John Pleasants, PA's NPI number? ▼
John Pleasants, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639705536, issued on 03/23/2020.
Does John Pleasants, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Pleasants, PA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $305K in brand drug costs.
Does John Pleasants, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Pleasants, PA had 58 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Pleasants, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, John Pleasants, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Pleasants, PA accept Medicare? ▼
John Pleasants, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,823 Part D claims and 607 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Pleasants, PA's credentials? ▼
John Pleasants, PA's NPI is 1639705536 with credentials PA. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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