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NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.

Physician Assistant in OSCODA, Michigan. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 345 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.89
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. filed 7,118 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in OSCODA, Michigan, prescribing 89% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$23.89
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.

NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,118 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1811927072

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,118 801% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

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).

NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A.C. credentials at 208 S STATE ST, OSCODA, MI, 48750, with a listed phone of (989) 739-2550. NPI 1811927072 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARDEN 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 7,118 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 345 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $673K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%. 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

208 S STATE ST
OSCODA, MI 48750

Provider Details

NPI 1811927072
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.C.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. 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.

ALCONA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH INC
HARRISVILLE, MI

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 NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Indivior 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 — Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.. To verify NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 7,118 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.

7,118
Total Claims
$673K
Total Drug Cost
345
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,214
Total Day Supply
381,548
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$482K
Generic Drug Cost
$187K
Opioid Claims
888 (12.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
235

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 119, 65-74: 161, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
682
Lisinopril
229
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
187
Atorvastatin Calcium
177
Omeprazole
175
Amlodipine Besylate
157
Levothyroxine Sodium
154
Prednisone
152
Metformin Hcl
151
Tramadol Hcl
149

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s 7,118 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s specialty?
NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in OSCODA, Michigan. Credentials: P.A.C..
How much does NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. wrote 7,118 Medicare Part D claims totaling $673K in drug costs for 345 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. located?
NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. is located at 208 S STATE ST, OSCODA, MI, 48750. Phone: (989) 739-2550.
What is NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s NPI number?
NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811927072, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $482K in brand drug costs.
Does NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. had 888 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%.
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 NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Lisinopril, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. accept Medicare?
NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,118 Part D claims and 345 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s credentials?
NATHAN BARDEN, P.A.C.'s NPI is 1811927072 with credentials P.A.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.
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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