2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1518923994 PA
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NICOLE ANVINSON, PA

Physician Assistant in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE ANVINSON, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 74 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NICOLE ANVINSON, PA filed 1,327 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLE ANVINSON, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1518923994

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,327 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

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

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NICOLE ANVINSON, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1518923994. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICOLE ANVINSON, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2424 32ND AVE S, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 746-6336. NPI 1518923994 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANVINSON 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 1,327 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $126K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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

2424 32ND AVE S
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Provider Details

NPI 1518923994
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE ANVINSON, 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.

AGASSIZ ASSOCIATES, PLLC
GRAND FORKS, ND

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 · Generic-heavy

NICOLE ANVINSON, PA — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,327 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.

1,327
Total Claims
$126K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,790
Total Day Supply
52,206
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$96K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 43, 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.

Drug Claims
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
129
Lorazepam
100
Buspirone Hcl
91
Sertraline Hcl
68
Escitalopram Oxalate
66
Lamotrigine
56
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
56
Aripiprazole
55
Trazodone Hcl
49
Clonazepam
47

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NICOLE ANVINSON, 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

NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's 1,327 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ANVINSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's specialty?
NICOLE ANVINSON, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Credentials: PA.
How much does NICOLE ANVINSON, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE ANVINSON, PA wrote 1,327 Medicare Part D claims totaling $126K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE ANVINSON, PA located?
NICOLE ANVINSON, PA is located at 2424 32ND AVE S, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 746-6336.
What is NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's NPI number?
NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518923994, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does NICOLE ANVINSON, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
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 NICOLE ANVINSON, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Lorazepam, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE ANVINSON, PA accept Medicare?
NICOLE ANVINSON, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,327 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's credentials?
NICOLE ANVINSON, PA's NPI is 1518923994 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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