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MARK DESANTIS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania. 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 · 802 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.7848/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$348.47
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK DESANTIS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7848/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,802 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.7848/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$348.47
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.

MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MARK DESANTIS, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2005

NPI 1780682559

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,802 253% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

93.7848/100 10.68480000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.7848/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 93.7848/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.8%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 93.7848/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MARK DESANTIS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 118 NATURE PARK RD STE 300, GREENSBURG, PA, 15601, with a listed phone of (724) 836-5540. NPI 1780682559 was issued on 07/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESANTIS 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 3,802 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 802 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.7848/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0781), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

118 NATURE PARK RD STE 300
GREENSBURG, PA 15601

Provider Details

NPI 1780682559
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.7848
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0781
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 MARK DESANTIS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$348

Largest payer

Phathom Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARK DESANTIS, PA-C. To verify MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARK DESANTIS, PA-C — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 3,802 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.

3,802
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
802
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,732
Total Day Supply
194,261
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$264K
Antibiotic Claims
73

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 384, 75-84: 281, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK DESANTIS, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
1,052
Famotidine
398
Omeprazole
340
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
177
Linzess
Linaclotide
171
Lansoprazole
108
Esomeprazole Magnesium
104
Mesalamine
104
Dicyclomine Hcl
80
Ondansetron Hcl
80

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How MARK DESANTIS, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's 3,802 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's specialty?
MARK DESANTIS, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MARK DESANTIS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK DESANTIS, PA-C wrote 3,802 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 802 beneficiaries.
What is MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MARK DESANTIS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7848/100 (Quality: 85.0781). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK DESANTIS, PA-C located?
MARK DESANTIS, PA-C is located at 118 NATURE PARK RD STE 300, GREENSBURG, PA, 15601. Phone: (724) 836-5540.
What is MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's NPI number?
MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780682559, issued on 07/14/2005.
Does MARK DESANTIS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK DESANTIS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK DESANTIS, PA-C accept Medicare?
MARK DESANTIS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,802 Part D claims and 802 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's credentials?
MARK DESANTIS, PA-C's NPI is 1780682559 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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