2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1447561899 PA-C
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KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in SPRINGFIELD, Oregon. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 363 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C filed 3,359 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in SPRINGFIELD, Oregon, prescribing 82% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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.

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

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

3,359 Top 10% higher than 90% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2010

NPI 1447561899

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,359 325% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Physician Assistant share within Oregon

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

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).

KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2073 OLYMPIC ST, SPRINGFIELD, OR, 97477, with a listed phone of (541) 682-3550. NPI 1447561899 was issued on 06/30/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLUNDON 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 3,359 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 363 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $544K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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

2073 OLYMPIC ST
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477

Provider Details

NPI 1447561899
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/30/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN BLUNDON, 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.

LANE COUNTY OREGON
EUGENE, OR

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

KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 3,359 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.

3,359
Total Claims
$544K
Total Drug Cost
363
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,714
Total Day Supply
163,890
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$461K
Generic Drug Cost
$81K
Opioid Claims
80 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 147, 65-74: 162, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN BLUNDON, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
177
Omeprazole
162
Levothyroxine Sodium
151
Amlodipine Besylate
129
Lisinopril
114
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
110
Gabapentin
93
Losartan Potassium
75
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
63
Trazodone Hcl
63

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KAREN BLUNDON, 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

KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's 3,359 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's specialty?
KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Oregon. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C wrote 3,359 Medicare Part D claims totaling $544K in drug costs for 363 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C located?
KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C is located at 2073 OLYMPIC ST, SPRINGFIELD, OR, 97477. Phone: (541) 682-3550.
What is KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's NPI number?
KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447561899, issued on 06/30/2010.
Does KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $461K in brand drug costs.
Does KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
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 KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C accept Medicare?
KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,359 Part D claims and 363 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's credentials?
KAREN BLUNDON, PA-C's NPI is 1447561899 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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