2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1952863003 PA
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NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA

Physician Assistant in CHANDLER, Arizona. 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
169
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA filed 169 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in CHANDLER, Arizona.

169
Part D claims, 2023

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NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

169 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2019

NPI 1952863003

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

169 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Physician Assistant share within Arizona

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

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 BLACKHURST, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 485 S DOBSON RD STE 110, CHANDLER, AZ, 85224, with a listed phone of (480) 728-4470. NPI 1952863003 was issued on 04/05/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACKHURST 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 169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.6%. 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

485 S DOBSON RD STE 110
CHANDLER, AZ 85224

Provider Details

NPI 1952863003
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN BLACKHURST, 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.

SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES
PHOENIX, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

169
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
169
Total Day Supply
1,831
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
72 (42.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NATHAN BLACKHURST, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
37
Ondansetron Hcl
27
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
25
Meloxicam
22
Diclofenac Sodium
20
Methylprednisolone
12

* 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 BLACKHURST, 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

NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's 169 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's specialty?
NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CHANDLER, Arizona. Credentials: PA.
How much does NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA wrote 169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA located?
NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA is located at 485 S DOBSON RD STE 110, CHANDLER, AZ, 85224. Phone: (480) 728-4470.
What is NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's NPI number?
NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952863003, issued on 04/05/2019.
Does NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA had 72 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.6%.
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 BLACKHURST, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA accept Medicare?
NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 169 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's credentials?
NATHAN BLACKHURST, PA's NPI is 1952863003 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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