2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1215479019 PA
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SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA

Physician Assistant in NAMPA, Idaho. 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
481
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Industry payments
$366.17
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA filed 481 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in NAMPA, Idaho.

481
Part D claims, 2023
$366.17
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 PATERSON, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

481 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2016

NPI 1215479019

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

481 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

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.

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 PATERSON, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 110, NAMPA, ID, 83687, with a listed phone of (208) 302-3000. NPI 1215479019 was issued on 11/09/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PATERSON 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 481 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.3%. 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.

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

4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 110
NAMPA, ID 83687

Provider Details

NPI 1215479019
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/09/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA PATERSON, 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.

SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER- ONTARIO INC
NAMPA, ID
SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
MERIDIAN, ID

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 PATERSON, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$366

Largest payer

Stryker 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

481
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
487
Total Day Supply
4,120
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
271 (56.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMANTHA PATERSON, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
107
Tramadol Hcl
106
Doxycycline Monohydrate
67
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
46
Enoxaparin Sodium
32
Ondansetron Hcl
28
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Meloxicam
18
Cephalexin
14

* 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 PATERSON, 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 PATERSON, PA's 481 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA's specialty?
SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in NAMPA, Idaho. Credentials: PA.
How much does SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA wrote 481 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA located?
SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA is located at 4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 110, NAMPA, ID, 83687. Phone: (208) 302-3000.
What is SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA's NPI number?
SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215479019, issued on 11/09/2016.
Does SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA had 271 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.3%.
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 PATERSON, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Tramadol Hcl, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 481 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA's credentials?
SAMANTHA PATERSON, PA's NPI is 1215479019 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.
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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