NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1588740500 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Kathryn Chavez, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,694 in Medical 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
288
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C filed 288 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, prescribing 91% generic.
- 288
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kathryn Chavez, PA-C
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1588740500), first enumerated 10/31/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 288 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1588740500 · Medical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1588740500
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 41K Medical Physician
- RX-LIGHT 288
- BOOK-THIN 269 in New Mexico
- PHOTO-ENUM Joseph Caddell · 2006
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
288 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Kathryn Chavez, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
288 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588740500 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/31/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kathryn Chavez, 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.
Ihc Health Services Inc
Provo, UT
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 · Generic-heavy
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C - brand share 9.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 288 2024 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 2024.
288
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 313.533
- Total Day Supply
- 7,743
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (8.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.94
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kathryn Chavez, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
26 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
21 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
20 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
17 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
16 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
14 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
13 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 16 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 |
* 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 Kathryn Chavez, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,694
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,139
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's 288 claims are below the specialty average of 1,139.
Nationwide Medical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chavez, both outside New Mexico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chavez.
One of 269 Medical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in New Mexico, 5 are shown here.
Reid Ackerman
P.A-C
Farmington, NM
Vanessa Acosta
PA
Albuquerque, NM
Mohammad Al-Raie
P.A.
Albuquerque, NM
Stephanie Alcaraz-Reza
PA
Albuquerque, NM
Melinda Alfaro-Trombley
PA-C
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Kathryn Chavez, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kathryn Chavez, PA-C wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is Kathryn Chavez, PA-C located? ▼
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C is located at 505 ELM ST NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102. Phone: (505) 727-4919.
What is Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588740500, issued on 10/31/2006.
Does Kathryn Chavez, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does Kathryn Chavez, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kathryn Chavez, PA-C had 25 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.7%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,694 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,139 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kathryn Chavez, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathryn Chavez, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Kathryn Chavez, PA-C's NPI is 1588740500 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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