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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1477191724 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 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
308
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$66.35
1 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
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C filed 308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prescribing 90% generic.
- 308
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $66.35
- 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.
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
308 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 Kathryn Metzger, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
308 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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).
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2800 CHICAGO AVE STE 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, with a listed phone of (651) 225-7855. NPI 1477191724 was issued on 12/18/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 308 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477191724 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/18/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kathryn Metzger, 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.
Ridgeview Medical Center
★★★★☆ 4/5
Chaska, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240056
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 Kathryn Metzger, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$66
Largest payer
Ardelyx, 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 Metzger, PA-C - brand share 10.0%
Physician Assistant average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 308 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.
308
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 661
- Total Day Supply
- 19,077
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $29K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kathryn Metzger, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
107 claims
- Omeprazole 31
Omeprazole
31 claims
- Sucralfate 24
Sucralfate
24 claims
- Famotidine 23
Famotidine
23 claims
- Colestipol Hcl 19
Colestipol Hcl
19 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl 12
Dicyclomine Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 107 |
| Omeprazole | 31 |
| Sucralfate | 24 |
| Famotidine | 23 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 19 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 12 |
* 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 Metzger, 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 Metzger, PA-C's 308 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Metzger.
Dr. Ramona Aaseby-Aguilera
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Aimee Abben
PA-C
Saint Paul, MN
Yasmine Abdelal
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Deqa Abdi
PA-C
Rochester, MN
Dr. Najma Abdi
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Kathryn Metzger, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathryn Metzger, PA-C wrote 308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is Kathryn Metzger, PA-C located? ▼
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C is located at 2800 CHICAGO AVE STE 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55407. Phone: (651) 225-7855.
What is Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477191724, issued on 12/18/2019.
Does Kathryn Metzger, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
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 Metzger, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathryn Metzger, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 308 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Kathryn Metzger, PA-C's NPI is 1477191724 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 (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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