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KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 213 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C filed 2,828 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,828 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 UPAH, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2017

NPI 1184153611

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,828 258% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

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.

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 UPAH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 498 N HIGHLAND ST, WILLIAMSBURG, IA, 52361, with a listed phone of (319) 668-6789. NPI 1184153611 was issued on 06/08/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what UPAH 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 2,828 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 213 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $273K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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

498 N HIGHLAND ST
WILLIAMSBURG, IA 52361

Provider Details

NPI 1184153611
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHRYN UPAH, 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.

MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NORTH ENGLISH, IA
PROGRESSIVE REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES LLC
IOWA CITY, IA

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 · Typical

KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,828 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.

2,828
Total Claims
$273K
Total Drug Cost
213
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,529
Total Day Supply
123,050
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$126K
Generic Drug Cost
$145K
Opioid Claims
95 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
116

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 55, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
140
Atorvastatin Calcium
114
Omeprazole
108
Prednisone
94
Lisinopril
78
Sertraline Hcl
73
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Metoprolol Tartrate
71
Gabapentin
70
Furosemide
60

* 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 UPAH, 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 UPAH, PA-C's 2,828 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's specialty?
KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C wrote 2,828 Medicare Part D claims totaling $273K in drug costs for 213 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C located?
KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C is located at 498 N HIGHLAND ST, WILLIAMSBURG, IA, 52361. Phone: (319) 668-6789.
What is KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's NPI number?
KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184153611, issued on 06/08/2017.
Does KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $126K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C had 95 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
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 UPAH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C accept Medicare?
KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,828 Part D claims and 213 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's credentials?
KATHRYN UPAH, PA-C's NPI is 1184153611 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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