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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1497735674 PAC
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Physician Assistant in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.
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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 455 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Linda Lien Sanks, PAC filed 3,503 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, prescribing 86% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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
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 Linda Lien Sanks, PAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
3,503 343% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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.
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 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
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.
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Practice Address
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%
Physician Assistant average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% 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 / 86% 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
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
286 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
190 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
158 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
158 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
144 claims
- Omeprazole 98
Omeprazole
98 claims
- Simvastatin 89
Simvastatin
89 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 81
Trazodone Hcl
81 claims
| 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.
150,974
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.
Dr. Ramona Aaseby-Aguilera
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Aimee Abben
PA-C
Saint Paul, MN
Yasmine Abdelal
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Deqa Abdi
PA-C
Rochester, MN
Dr. Najma Abdi
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 86% 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 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 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
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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