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KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in POCATELLO, Idaho. 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
488
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in POCATELLO, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 488 claims across 13 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C filed 488 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across POCATELLO, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2006

NPI 1760597462

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

488 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in POCATELLO, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1760597462. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1352 E CENTER ST, POCATELLO, ID, 83201, with a listed phone of (208) 234-2001. NPI 1760597462 was issued on 08/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DICKERSON 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 488 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $150K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1352 E CENTER ST
POCATELLO, ID 83201

Provider Details

NPI 1760597462
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 488 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.

488
Total Claims
$150K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
522
Total Day Supply
15,361
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$128K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Olanzapine
47
Vitamin D2
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
32
Risperidone
31
Trintellix
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide
26
Buspirone Hcl
24
Gabapentin
20
Clozapine
18
Propranolol Hcl
17
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
14
Naltrexone Hcl
14

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's 488 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's specialty?
KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in POCATELLO, Idaho. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C wrote 488 Medicare Part D claims totaling $150K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C located?
KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C is located at 1352 E CENTER ST, POCATELLO, ID, 83201. Phone: (208) 234-2001.
What is KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's NPI number?
KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760597462, issued on 08/20/2006.
Does KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $128K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Olanzapine, Vitamin D2, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 488 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's credentials?
KAREN DICKERSON, PA-C's NPI is 1760597462 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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