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SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. 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
456
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
88.4025/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$155.99
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 456 claims across 151 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4025/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $155.99 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4025 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 456 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2017

NPI 1518484138

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

456 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

88.4025/100 5.302500000000009% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.4025/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.4025/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.4025/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1518484138. 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.

SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4529 JESSUP GROVE RD, GREENSBORO, NC, 27410, with a listed phone of (336) 605-0190. NPI 1518484138 was issued on 08/24/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARTON 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 456 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 69.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.4025/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.9157, Cost 67.2593), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

4529 JESSUP GROVE RD
GREENSBORO, NC 27410

Provider Details

NPI 1518484138
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/24/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

88.4025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.9157
Quality
67.2593
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$156

Largest payer

Cranial Technologies, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

456
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
460
Total Day Supply
5,765
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
316 (69.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
151
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
135
Methocarbamol
45
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
21
Tramadol Hcl
20
Ibuprofen
18
Ondansetron Hcl
13
Gabapentin
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SAMANTHA BARTON, 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

SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's 456 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's specialty?
SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C wrote 456 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4025/100 (Quality: 94.9157, Cost: 67.2593). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C located?
SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C is located at 4529 JESSUP GROVE RD, GREENSBORO, NC, 27410. Phone: (336) 605-0190.
What is SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's NPI number?
SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518484138, issued on 08/24/2017.
Does SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C had 316 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 69.3%.
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 SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 456 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's credentials?
SAMANTHA BARTON, PA-C's NPI is 1518484138 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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