2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1306452743 PA
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SAMANTHA MONACO, PA

Physician Assistant in DANBURY, Connecticut. 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 · 914 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.2464/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA MONACO, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2464/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,259 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.2464/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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 MONACO, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SAMANTHA MONACO, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2020

NPI 1306452743

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,259 186% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

94.2464/100 11.1464% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.2464/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 94.2464/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.2%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 94.2464/100 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 MONACO, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 51-53 KENOSIA AVE, DANBURY, CT, 06810, with a listed phone of (845) 519-9652. NPI 1306452743 was issued on 09/21/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MONACO 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 2,259 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 914 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $247K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.2464/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.2615), 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

51-53 KENOSIA AVE
DANBURY, CT 06810

Provider Details

NPI 1306452743
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/21/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.2464
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.2615
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA MONACO, 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.

THE WESTCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE PC
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY

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 · Typical

SAMANTHA MONACO, PA — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,259 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.

2,259
Total Claims
$247K
Total Drug Cost
914
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,659
Total Day Supply
134,965
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$191K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
148

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
12% female / 88% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 320, 75-84: 388, 85+: 167

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMANTHA MONACO, PA 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
926
Finasteride
377
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
195
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
72
Gemtesa
Vibegron
70
Dutasteride
52
Oxybutynin Chloride
49
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
43
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
40
Silodosin
38

* 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 MONACO, 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

SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's 2,259 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's specialty?
SAMANTHA MONACO, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DANBURY, Connecticut. Credentials: PA.
How much does SAMANTHA MONACO, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA MONACO, PA wrote 2,259 Medicare Part D claims totaling $247K in drug costs for 914 beneficiaries.
What is SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's Medicare quality score?
SAMANTHA MONACO, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2464/100 (Quality: 78.2615). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMANTHA MONACO, PA located?
SAMANTHA MONACO, PA is located at 51-53 KENOSIA AVE, DANBURY, CT, 06810. Phone: (845) 519-9652.
What is SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's NPI number?
SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306452743, issued on 09/21/2020.
Does SAMANTHA MONACO, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $191K in brand drug costs.
Does SAMANTHA MONACO, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMANTHA MONACO, PA 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 SAMANTHA MONACO, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA MONACO, PA accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA MONACO, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,259 Part D claims and 914 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's credentials?
SAMANTHA MONACO, PA's NPI is 1306452743 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.
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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