2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1285042226 PA-C
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RYAN CANDEE, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in DENVER, Colorado. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 323 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$331.05
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RYAN CANDEE, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 323 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $331.05 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RYAN CANDEE, PA-C filed 3,998 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DENVER, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RYAN CANDEE, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2014

NPI 1285042226

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,998 271% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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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RYAN CANDEE, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in DENVER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1285042226. 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.

RYAN CANDEE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 360 S GARFIELD ST STE 550, DENVER, CO, 80209, with a listed phone of (303) 333-5456. NPI 1285042226 was issued on 07/22/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANDEE 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 3,998 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $712K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

360 S GARFIELD ST STE 550
DENVER, CO 80209

Provider Details

NPI 1285042226
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RYAN CANDEE, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

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 RYAN CANDEE, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$331

Largest payer

Boston Scientific 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

RYAN CANDEE, PA-C — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 3,998 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.

3,998
Total Claims
$712K
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,391
Total Day Supply
308,690
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$625K
Generic Drug Cost
$85K
Opioid Claims
18 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 89, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
308
Levothyroxine Sodium
229
Losartan Potassium
147
Amlodipine Besylate
137
Lisinopril
132
Rosuvastatin Calcium
119
Omeprazole
117
Tamsulosin Hcl
96
Gabapentin
94
Metformin Hcl
76

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How RYAN CANDEE, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's 3,998 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's specialty?
RYAN CANDEE, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does RYAN CANDEE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RYAN CANDEE, PA-C wrote 3,998 Medicare Part D claims totaling $712K in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
Where is RYAN CANDEE, PA-C located?
RYAN CANDEE, PA-C is located at 360 S GARFIELD ST STE 550, DENVER, CO, 80209. Phone: (303) 333-5456.
What is RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's NPI number?
RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285042226, issued on 07/22/2014.
Does RYAN CANDEE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $625K in brand drug costs.
Does RYAN CANDEE, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, RYAN CANDEE, PA-C had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RYAN CANDEE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RYAN CANDEE, PA-C accept Medicare?
RYAN CANDEE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,998 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's credentials?
RYAN CANDEE, PA-C's NPI is 1285042226 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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