2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1720342124 PA
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Maria Sustayta, PA

Physician Assistant in San Antonio, Texas. 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 · 1K beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$138.59
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Maria Sustayta, PA filed 2,014 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in San Antonio, Texas, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$138.59
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.

Maria Sustayta, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,014 Top 16% higher than 84% 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

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 Maria Sustayta, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2012

NPI 1720342124

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,014 155% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Physician Assistant2.4%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

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).

Maria Sustayta, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 902 BANDERA RD, San Antonio, TX, 78228, with a listed phone of (210) 431-4503. NPI 1720342124 was issued on 06/29/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sustayta 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 2,014 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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

902 BANDERA RD
San Antonio, TX 78228

Provider Details

NPI 1720342124
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Maria Sustayta, PA 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.

Gmg Health Systems Associates PA
San Antonio, TX
South Texas Ancillary Services Ltd
San Antonio, TX

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 Maria Sustayta, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Maria Sustayta, PA. To verify Maria Sustayta, PA's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Maria Sustayta, PA — brand share 4.0%
Physician Assistant average

4% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,014 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.

2,014
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
1,142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,089
Total Day Supply
25,225
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
82 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
517

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 149, 65-74: 550, 75-84: 360, 85+: 83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Maria Sustayta, PA 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
Prednisone
287
Tizanidine Hcl
169
Fluticasone Propionate
147
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
119
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
100
Amoxicillin
85
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
79
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
73
Azithromycin
53
Cephalexin
53

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Maria Sustayta, 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

Maria Sustayta, PA's 2,014 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maria Sustayta, PA's specialty?
Maria Sustayta, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in San Antonio, Texas. Credentials: PA.
How much does Maria Sustayta, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Maria Sustayta, PA wrote 2,014 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 1,142 beneficiaries.
Where is Maria Sustayta, PA located?
Maria Sustayta, PA is located at 902 BANDERA RD, San Antonio, TX, 78228. Phone: (210) 431-4503.
What is Maria Sustayta, PA's NPI number?
Maria Sustayta, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720342124, issued on 06/29/2012.
Does Maria Sustayta, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Maria Sustayta, PA's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does Maria Sustayta, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Maria Sustayta, PA had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
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 Maria Sustayta, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Sustayta, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Tizanidine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Sustayta, PA accept Medicare?
Maria Sustayta, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,014 Part D claims and 1,142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Sustayta, PA's credentials?
Maria Sustayta, PA's NPI is 1720342124 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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