2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1497735674 PAC
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LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC

Physician Assistant in ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 455 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

LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC filed 3,503 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota, prescribing 87% generic.

4K
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.

LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,503 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/22/2006

NPI 1497735674

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,503 343% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

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

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).

LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 3300 OAKDALE AVE N, ROBBINSDALE, MN, 55422, with a listed phone of (763) 520-5609. NPI 1497735674 was issued on 01/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIEN SANKS 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 3,503 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 455 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $370K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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

3300 OAKDALE AVE N
ROBBINSDALE, MN 55422

Provider Details

NPI 1497735674
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC 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.

NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,503 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.

3,503
Total Claims
$370K
Total Drug Cost
455
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,048
Total Day Supply
234,375
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$286K
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Opioid Claims
43 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 140, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC 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
286
Lisinopril
190
Levothyroxine Sodium
158
Losartan Potassium
158
Amlodipine Besylate
144
Omeprazole
98
Simvastatin
89
Trazodone Hcl
81
Sertraline Hcl
69
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
67

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's 3,503 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LIEN SANKS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's specialty?
LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota. Credentials: PAC.
How much does LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC wrote 3,503 Medicare Part D claims totaling $370K in drug costs for 455 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC located?
LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC is located at 3300 OAKDALE AVE N, ROBBINSDALE, MN, 55422. Phone: (763) 520-5609.
What is LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's NPI number?
LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497735674, issued on 01/22/2006.
Does LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $286K in brand drug costs.
Does LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
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 LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC accept Medicare?
LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,503 Part D claims and 455 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's credentials?
LINDA LIEN SANKS, PAC's NPI is 1497735674 with credentials PAC. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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