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KENNETH COWARD, PA-C

Physician Assistant in MEDFORD, Oregon. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KENNETH COWARD, PA-C filed 2,470 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in MEDFORD, Oregon, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

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

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

2,470 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KENNETH COWARD, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2021

NPI 1699446815

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,470 213% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Physician Assistant share within Oregon

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

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).

KENNETH COWARD, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1307 W MAIN ST, MEDFORD, OR, 97501, with a listed phone of (541) 535-6239. NPI 1699446815 was issued on 09/27/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COWARD 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 2,470 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $247K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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

1307 W MAIN ST
MEDFORD, OR 97501

Provider Details

NPI 1699446815
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/27/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH COWARD, 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.

LA CLINICA DEL VALLE FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
MEDFORD, OR

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

KENNETH COWARD, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,470 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.

2,470
Total Claims
$247K
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,030
Total Day Supply
145,116
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$202K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
46 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 121, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KENNETH COWARD, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
135
Amlodipine Besylate
111
Levothyroxine Sodium
93
Lisinopril
82
Omeprazole
60
Losartan Potassium
59
Gabapentin
58
Metoprolol Succinate
51
Furosemide
48
Fluoxetine Hcl
46

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KENNETH COWARD, 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

KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's 2,470 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's specialty?
KENNETH COWARD, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in MEDFORD, Oregon. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KENNETH COWARD, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH COWARD, PA-C wrote 2,470 Medicare Part D claims totaling $247K in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH COWARD, PA-C located?
KENNETH COWARD, PA-C is located at 1307 W MAIN ST, MEDFORD, OR, 97501. Phone: (541) 535-6239.
What is KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's NPI number?
KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699446815, issued on 09/27/2021.
Does KENNETH COWARD, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $202K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH COWARD, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH COWARD, PA-C had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
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 KENNETH COWARD, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH COWARD, PA-C accept Medicare?
KENNETH COWARD, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,470 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's credentials?
KENNETH COWARD, PA-C's NPI is 1699446815 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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