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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1962494054 PA
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Physician Assistant in Clifton Park, New York.
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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 815 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
72 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
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA filed 7,912 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Clifton Park, New York, prescribing 87% generic.
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $1.3K
- 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.
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
7,912 Top 3% higher than 97% 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 Karen Doherty-Wells, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
7,912 10× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1 TALLOW WOOD DRIVE, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, with a listed phone of (518) 373-4500. NPI 1962494054 was issued on 08/16/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,912 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 815 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $771K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
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.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962494054 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Karen Doherty-Wells, 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.
Samaritan Hospital OF Troy, New York
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Clifton Park, NY
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 330180
Select PT, OT And Slp Rehabilitation NY, PLLC
Hudson, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Karen Doherty-Wells, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.3K
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.
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Karen Doherty-Wells, PA. To verify Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA - brand share 13.0%
Physician Assistant average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 7,912 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.
7,912
Total Claims
$771K
Total Drug Cost
815
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,004
- Total Day Supply
- 433,219
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $615K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $155K
- Opioid Claims
- 156 (2.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 236
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 125, 65-74: 384, 75-84: 239, 85+: 67
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karen Doherty-Wells, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
329 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
302 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
261 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
257 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
189 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
185 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
185 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
173 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 329 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 302 |
| Omeprazole | 261 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 257 |
| Gabapentin | 189 |
| Losartan Potassium | 185 |
| Metformin Hcl | 185 |
| Lisinopril | 173 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 159 |
| Alprazolam | 155 |
* 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 Doherty-Wells, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's 7,912 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Doherty-Wells.
Dr. Brynn Aakjar
P.A.
Yonkers, NY
Dr. Andrea Aaron
PA
Bronx, NY
Danielle Aarons
Smithtown, NY
John Abadeer
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Zenebou Abalo-Toga
PA
New York, NY
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's specialty? ▼
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Clifton Park, New York. Credentials: PA.
How much does Karen Doherty-Wells, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karen Doherty-Wells, PA wrote 7,912 Medicare Part D claims totaling $771K in drug costs for 815 beneficiaries.
Where is Karen Doherty-Wells, PA located? ▼
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA is located at 1 TALLOW WOOD DRIVE, Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Phone: (518) 373-4500.
What is Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's NPI number? ▼
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962494054, issued on 08/16/2005.
Does Karen Doherty-Wells, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $615K in brand drug costs.
Does Karen Doherty-Wells, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Karen Doherty-Wells, PA had 156 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
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 Karen Doherty-Wells, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karen Doherty-Wells, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,912 Part D claims and 815 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's credentials? ▼
Karen Doherty-Wells, PA's NPI is 1962494054 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 (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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