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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1700212198 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Missoula, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 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
573
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$515.87
26 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
Lance Griffin, PA-C filed 573 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Missoula, Montana, prescribing 72% generic.
- 573
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
- $515.87
- 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.
Lance Griffin, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
573 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Lance Griffin, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
573 27% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Montana 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).
Lance Griffin, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1930 W BROADWAY ST STE A, Missoula, MT, 59808, with a listed phone of (406) 541-6844. NPI 1700212198 was issued on 09/18/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 573 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700212198 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/18/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lance Griffin, 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.
Montana Gastroenterology, PLLC
Missoula, MT
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 Lance Griffin, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$516
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 · Above average
Lance Griffin, PA-C - brand share 28.0%
Physician Assistant average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 573 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.
573
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 850
- Total Day Supply
- 24,485
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.8M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 52
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 53, 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.
What Lance Griffin, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
101 claims
- Stelara
Stelara
64 claims
- Xifaxan
Xifaxan
41 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl 31
Dicyclomine Hcl
31 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 28
Pantoprazole Sodium
28 claims
- Azathioprine 21
Azathioprine
21 claims
- Cholestyramine 21
Cholestyramine
21 claims
- Lactulose 20
Lactulose
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 101 |
| Stelara Ustekinumab | 64 |
| Xifaxan Rifaximin | 41 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 |
| Azathioprine | 21 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 21 |
| Lactulose | 20 |
| Furosemide | 19 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Lance Griffin, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Lance Griffin, PA-C's 573 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Griffin.
Dr. Patrick Alduenda
PA-C
Helena, MT
Dr. Jesse Alfiero
PA-C
Ronan, MT
Dr. Robert Alfiero
PA-C
Ronan, MT
Dr. Sarah Alke
PA-C
Bozeman, MT
Dr. Janel Allison-Shamblin
PA-C
Bozeman, MT
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lance Griffin, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Lance Griffin, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Missoula, Montana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Lance Griffin, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lance Griffin, PA-C wrote 573 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
Where is Lance Griffin, PA-C located? ▼
Lance Griffin, PA-C is located at 1930 W BROADWAY ST STE A, Missoula, MT, 59808. Phone: (406) 541-6844.
What is Lance Griffin, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Lance Griffin, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700212198, issued on 09/18/2013.
Does Lance Griffin, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lance Griffin, PA-C's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Lance Griffin, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lance Griffin, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Stelara, Xifaxan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lance Griffin, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Lance Griffin, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 573 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lance Griffin, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Lance Griffin, PA-C's NPI is 1700212198 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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