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KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C

Physician Assistant in RENO, Nevada. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 388 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
49 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 388 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.6K across 49 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C filed 3,801 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RENO, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2019

NPI 1790336113

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,801 381% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Physician Assistant share within Nevada

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

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.

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KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1790336113. 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.

KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 540 W PLUMB LN STE 120, RENO, NV, 89509, with a listed phone of (775) 296-5330. NPI 1790336113 was issued on 09/26/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 3,801 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 388 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $437K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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

540 W PLUMB LN STE 120
RENO, NV 89509

Provider Details

NPI 1790336113
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/26/2019

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 KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 3,801 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.

3,801
Total Claims
$437K
Total Drug Cost
388
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,705
Total Day Supply
283,174
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$334K
Generic Drug Cost
$103K
Opioid Claims
42 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 214, 75-84: 110, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
235
Losartan Potassium
187
Levothyroxine Sodium
182
Rosuvastatin Calcium
130
Omeprazole
116
Amlodipine Besylate
113
Lisinopril
112
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
108
Gabapentin
88
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
72

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KATHRYN BROWN, 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

KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's 3,801 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's specialty?
KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C wrote 3,801 Medicare Part D claims totaling $437K in drug costs for 388 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C located?
KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C is located at 540 W PLUMB LN STE 120, RENO, NV, 89509. Phone: (775) 296-5330.
What is KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's NPI number?
KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790336113, issued on 09/26/2019.
Does KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $334K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
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 KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C accept Medicare?
KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,801 Part D claims and 388 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's credentials?
KATHRYN BROWN, PA-C's NPI is 1790336113 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.

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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