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KELSA DEGARMO, PA

Physician Assistant in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
548
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.77
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KELSA DEGARMO, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 548 claims across 124 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $15.77 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KELSA DEGARMO, PA filed 548 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KELSA DEGARMO, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2020

NPI 1780281675

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

548 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

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

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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KELSA DEGARMO, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1780281675. 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.

KELSA DEGARMO, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1021 N 27TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68503, with a listed phone of (402) 476-1455. NPI 1780281675 was issued on 10/05/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEGARMO 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 548 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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

1021 N 27TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68503

Provider Details

NPI 1780281675
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2020

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 KELSA DEGARMO, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

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

KELSA DEGARMO, PA — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 548 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.

548
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,019
Total Day Supply
27,649
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$69K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 48, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
30
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Omeprazole
26
Metformin Hcl
23
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
16
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
14
Levothyroxine Sodium
14
Methylprednisolone
14
Trazodone Hcl
13
Amlodipine Besylate
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 KELSA DEGARMO, 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

KELSA DEGARMO, PA's 548 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELSA DEGARMO, PA's specialty?
KELSA DEGARMO, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: PA.
How much does KELSA DEGARMO, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELSA DEGARMO, PA wrote 548 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
Where is KELSA DEGARMO, PA located?
KELSA DEGARMO, PA is located at 1021 N 27TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68503. Phone: (402) 476-1455.
What is KELSA DEGARMO, PA's NPI number?
KELSA DEGARMO, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780281675, issued on 10/05/2020.
Does KELSA DEGARMO, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KELSA DEGARMO, PA's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $69K 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 KELSA DEGARMO, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELSA DEGARMO, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELSA DEGARMO, PA accept Medicare?
KELSA DEGARMO, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 548 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELSA DEGARMO, PA's credentials?
KELSA DEGARMO, PA's NPI is 1780281675 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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