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NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in BOISE, Idaho. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$27.59
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C filed 1,991 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BOISE, Idaho, prescribing 80% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$27.59
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.

NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,991 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2012

NPI 1467703728

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,991 152% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

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).

NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 300 S 23RD ST, BOISE, ID, 83702, with a listed phone of (208) 344-3512. NPI 1467703728 was issued on 09/26/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARVER 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 1,991 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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

300 S 23RD ST
BOISE, ID 83702

Provider Details

NPI 1467703728
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2012

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 NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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

NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,991 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.

1,991
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,821
Total Day Supply
109,513
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$266K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Opioid Claims
28 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
35% female / 65% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 67, 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 NICHOLAS GARVER, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
185
Lisinopril
138
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
81
Gabapentin
75
Omeprazole
72
Amlodipine Besylate
66
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
47
Hydroxyzine Hcl
40
Tamsulosin Hcl
39
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
38

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-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

NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's 1,991 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's specialty?
NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C wrote 1,991 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C located?
NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C is located at 300 S 23RD ST, BOISE, ID, 83702. Phone: (208) 344-3512.
What is NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's NPI number?
NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467703728, issued on 09/26/2012.
Does NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $266K in brand drug costs.
Does NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,991 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's credentials?
NICHOLAS GARVER, PA-C's NPI is 1467703728 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.
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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