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RACHEL BIRD, PA-C

Physician Assistant in RENO, Nevada. 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 · 211 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.11
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RACHEL BIRD, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 211 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $16.11 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RACHEL BIRD, PA-C filed 2,045 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RENO, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RACHEL BIRD, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2013

NPI 1598191066

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,045 159% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Physician Assistant share within Nevada

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

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.

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RACHEL BIRD, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1598191066. 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.

RACHEL BIRD, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 661 SIERRA ROSE DR, RENO, NV, 89511, with a listed phone of (775) 982-8255. NPI 1598191066 was issued on 09/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRD 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 2,045 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $274K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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

661 SIERRA ROSE DR
RENO, NV 89511

Provider Details

NPI 1598191066
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/17/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL BIRD, PA-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.

HOMETOWN HEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
RENO, NV

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 RACHEL BIRD, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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

RACHEL BIRD, PA-C — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,045 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.

2,045
Total Claims
$274K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,780
Total Day Supply
137,916
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$240K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
89

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 104, 75-84: 70, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
129
Levothyroxine Sodium
110
Lisinopril
79
Atorvastatin Calcium
65
Omeprazole
64
Losartan Potassium
58
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
50
Simvastatin
44
Amlodipine Besylate
39
Trazodone Hcl
37

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How RACHEL BIRD, 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

RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's 2,045 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's specialty?
RACHEL BIRD, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does RACHEL BIRD, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL BIRD, PA-C wrote 2,045 Medicare Part D claims totaling $274K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEL BIRD, PA-C located?
RACHEL BIRD, PA-C is located at 661 SIERRA ROSE DR, RENO, NV, 89511. Phone: (775) 982-8255.
What is RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's NPI number?
RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598191066, issued on 09/17/2013.
Does RACHEL BIRD, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $240K in brand drug costs.
Does RACHEL BIRD, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, RACHEL BIRD, PA-C had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
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 RACHEL BIRD, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL BIRD, PA-C accept Medicare?
RACHEL BIRD, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,045 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's credentials?
RACHEL BIRD, PA-C's NPI is 1598191066 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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