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Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Sun City, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 841 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$804.5
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C filed 3,046 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Sun City, Arizona, prescribing 96% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$804.5
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.

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

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

3,046 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2018

NPI 1891263752

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,046 286% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Physician Assistant - 2.7%Physician Assistant2.7%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 13203 N 103RD AVE STE H5, Sun City, AZ, 85351, with a listed phone of (623) 777-4747. NPI 1891263752 was issued on 11/08/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gonzalez 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 3,046 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 841 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $129K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 73.7%. 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

13203 N 103RD AVE STE H5
Sun City, AZ 85351

Provider Details

NPI 1891263752
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/08/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Samantha Gonzalez, 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.

Bhsm Rehabilitation LLC
Peoria, AZ
Novaspine Pain Institute PLC
Sun City, AZ

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 Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$805

Largest payer

BIOTRONIK NRO, 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 · Generic-heavy

Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C - brand share 4.0%
Physician Assistant average

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 3,046 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.

3,046
Total Claims
$129K
Total Drug Cost
841
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,219
Total Day Supply
91,985
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$58K
Generic Drug Cost
$72K
Opioid Claims
2,244 (73.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 337, 75-84: 325, 85+: 95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Samantha Gonzalez, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
643
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
558
Tramadol Hcl
369
Oxycodone Hcl
230
Gabapentin
201
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
138
Pregabalin
116
Tizanidine Hcl
102
Morphine Sulfate
84
Methocarbamol
75

* 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 Gonzalez, 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 Gonzalez, PA-C's 3,046 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C's specialty?
Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Sun City, Arizona. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C wrote 3,046 Medicare Part D claims totaling $129K in drug costs for 841 beneficiaries.
Where is Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C located?
Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C is located at 13203 N 103RD AVE STE H5, Sun City, AZ, 85351. Phone: (623) 777-4747.
What is Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C's NPI number?
Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891263752, issued on 11/08/2018.
Does Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K in brand drug costs.
Does Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C had 2,244 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 73.7%.
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 Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C accept Medicare?
Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,046 Part D claims and 841 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C's credentials?
Samantha Gonzalez, PA-C's NPI is 1891263752 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.