2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1972695518 PA
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KEITH BARNES, PA

Physician Assistant in EL PASO, Texas. 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
503
Medicare Part D claims · 288 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$57.93
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KEITH BARNES, PA filed 503 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in EL PASO, Texas, prescribing 98% generic.

503
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$57.93
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.

KEITH BARNES, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

503 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 KEITH BARNES, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2006

NPI 1972695518

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

503 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Physician Assistant share within Texas

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

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).

KEITH BARNES, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1626 MEDICAL CENTER ST, EL PASO, TX, 79902, with a listed phone of (915) 546-9200. NPI 1972695518 was issued on 09/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARNES 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 503 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 288 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count. 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

1626 MEDICAL CENTER ST
EL PASO, TX 79902

Provider Details

NPI 1972695518
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/29/2006

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 KEITH BARNES, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$58

Largest payer

IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KEITH BARNES, PA. To verify KEITH BARNES, PA's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KEITH BARNES, PA — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 503 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.

503
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
288
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
538
Total Day Supply
8,038
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
137

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 74, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KEITH BARNES, PA 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
Ipratropium Bromide
89
Montelukast Sodium
38
Azelastine Hcl
35
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
33
Amoxicillin
29
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
27
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
24
Diclofenac Sodium
21
Doxycycline Hyclate
19
Lagevrio (Eua)
Molnupiravir
19

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KEITH BARNES, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

KEITH BARNES, PA's 503 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEITH BARNES, PA's specialty?
KEITH BARNES, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in EL PASO, Texas. Credentials: PA.
How much does KEITH BARNES, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEITH BARNES, PA wrote 503 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 288 beneficiaries.
Where is KEITH BARNES, PA located?
KEITH BARNES, PA is located at 1626 MEDICAL CENTER ST, EL PASO, TX, 79902. Phone: (915) 546-9200.
What is KEITH BARNES, PA's NPI number?
KEITH BARNES, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972695518, issued on 09/29/2006.
Does KEITH BARNES, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEITH BARNES, PA's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K 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 KEITH BARNES, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEITH BARNES, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Montelukast Sodium, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEITH BARNES, PA accept Medicare?
KEITH BARNES, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 503 Part D claims and 288 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEITH BARNES, PA's credentials?
KEITH BARNES, PA's NPI is 1972695518 with credentials PA. 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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