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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1699294959 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Prairie Village, Kansas.
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
643
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$38.56
2 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
Meredith Arends, PA-C filed 643 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Prairie Village, Kansas, prescribing 90% generic.
- 643
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $38.56
- 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.
Meredith Arends, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
643 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 Meredith Arends, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
643 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Meredith Arends, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2904 W 73RD STREET, Prairie Village, KS, 66208, with a listed phone of (913) 579-6562. NPI 1699294959 was issued on 09/18/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 643 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 | 1699294959 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/18/2017 |
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 Meredith Arends, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$39
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 · Typical
Meredith Arends, PA-C - brand share 10.0%
Physician Assistant average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 643 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.
643
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,408
- Total Day Supply
- 41,212
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $38K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.93
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Meredith Arends, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
57 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
37 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
33 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
28 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
24 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
24 claims
- Gabapentin 20
Gabapentin
20 claims
- Valacyclovir 19
Valacyclovir
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 |
| Metformin Hcl | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 20 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 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 Meredith Arends, 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
Meredith Arends, PA-C's 643 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arends.
Dr. Sarah Aafedt
PA-C
Wichita, KS
Dr. Amel Abbas
PA
Kansas City, KS
Dr. Johnson Acopan
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
McConnell Afb, KS
Dr. Casey Adams
PA
Clearwater, KS
Dr. Kaitlyn Adams
PA
Kansas City, KS
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredith Arends, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Meredith Arends, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Prairie Village, Kansas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Meredith Arends, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Meredith Arends, PA-C wrote 643 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is Meredith Arends, PA-C located? ▼
Meredith Arends, PA-C is located at 2904 W 73RD STREET, Prairie Village, KS, 66208. Phone: (913) 579-6562.
What is Meredith Arends, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Meredith Arends, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699294959, issued on 09/18/2017.
Does Meredith Arends, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Meredith Arends, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K 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 Meredith Arends, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Meredith Arends, PA-C'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 Meredith Arends, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Meredith Arends, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 643 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Meredith Arends, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Meredith Arends, PA-C's NPI is 1699294959 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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