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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1639468556 PAC
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Gainesville, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical 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
74
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Katherine Tripi, PAC filed 74 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Gainesville, Florida, prescribing 84% generic.
- 74
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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.
Katherine Tripi, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
74 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 Katherine Tripi, PAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
74 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Surgical 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).
Katherine Tripi, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL, 32610, with a listed phone of (352) 273-8610. NPI 1639468556 was issued on 03/31/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 74 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.9%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1639468556 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2011 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Katherine Tripi, PAC. To verify Katherine Tripi, PAC's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Katherine Tripi, PAC - brand share 16.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 74 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.
74
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 75
- Total Day Supply
- 1,236
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 34 (45.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.90
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Katherine Tripi, PAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
13 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
13 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 13 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 13 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Katherine Tripi, PAC fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Katherine Tripi, PAC's 74 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tripi.
Jason Abraham
Lakeland, FL
Dr. Santiago Abreu
P.A
Miami, FL
Dr. Craig Acosta
PA-C
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Pedro Acosta
M.D
Pembroke Pines, FL
Dr. Pedro Acosta
PA-C
Hallandale Beach, FL
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine Tripi, PAC's specialty? ▼
Katherine Tripi, PAC specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Gainesville, Florida. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Katherine Tripi, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Katherine Tripi, PAC wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is Katherine Tripi, PAC located? ▼
Katherine Tripi, PAC is located at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL, 32610. Phone: (352) 273-8610.
What is Katherine Tripi, PAC's NPI number? ▼
Katherine Tripi, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639468556, issued on 03/31/2011.
Does Katherine Tripi, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Katherine Tripi, PAC's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does Katherine Tripi, PAC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Katherine Tripi, PAC had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.9%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Katherine Tripi, PAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Katherine Tripi, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Katherine Tripi, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
Katherine Tripi, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Katherine Tripi, PAC's credentials? ▼
Katherine Tripi, PAC's NPI is 1639468556 with credentials PAC. 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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