2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1841242831 PA
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Neelu Finley, PA

Physician Assistant in Portales, New Mexico. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 314 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Neelu Finley, PA filed 8,694 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Portales, New Mexico, prescribing 79% generic.

9K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing

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Neelu Finley, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,694 Top 2% higher than 98% 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. 2K+: 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 Neelu Finley, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2006

NPI 1841242831

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,694 11× vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 9.5%Behavior Technician9.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.9%Counselor - 3.8%Counselor3.8%Clinical Social Worker - 3.8%Clinical Social Worker3.8%Physician Assistant - 1.4%Physician Assistant1.4%
Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state 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:

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).

Neelu Finley, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 42121 US HWY 70, Portales, NM, 88130, with a listed phone of (575) 356-6652. NPI 1841242831 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Finley 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 8,694 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 314 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 79% 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

42121 US HWY 70
Portales, NM 88130

Provider Details

NPI 1841242831
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Neelu Finley, 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.

Roosevelt County Special Hospital District
Portales, NM

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Neelu Finley, PA - brand share 18.0%
Physician Assistant average

18% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 8,694 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.

8,694
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
314
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,468
Total Day Supply
357,477
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$127K
Opioid Claims
359 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
215

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 135, 75-84: 74, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Neelu Finley, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
425
Gabapentin
364
Montelukast Sodium
280
Lisinopril
279
Atorvastatin Calcium
238
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
205
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
198
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
191
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
189
Omeprazole
187

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Neelu Finley, 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

Neelu Finley, PA's 8,694 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Finley.

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neelu Finley, PA's specialty?
Neelu Finley, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Portales, New Mexico. Credentials: PA.
How much does Neelu Finley, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Neelu Finley, PA wrote 8,694 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 314 beneficiaries.
Where is Neelu Finley, PA located?
Neelu Finley, PA is located at 42121 US HWY 70, Portales, NM, 88130. Phone: (575) 356-6652.
What is Neelu Finley, PA's NPI number?
Neelu Finley, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841242831, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does Neelu Finley, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Neelu Finley, PA's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Neelu Finley, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Neelu Finley, PA had 359 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 Neelu Finley, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Neelu Finley, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Neelu Finley, PA accept Medicare?
Neelu Finley, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,694 Part D claims and 314 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Neelu Finley, PA's credentials?
Neelu Finley, PA's NPI is 1841242831 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.