2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1457741746
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SANDRA ALEXANDER

Physician Assistant in MYRTLE BEACH, South 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
350
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$292.8
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA ALEXANDER is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 350 claims across 52 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $292.8 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SANDRA ALEXANDER filed 350 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SANDRA ALEXANDER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2015

NPI 1457741746

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

350 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

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

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).

SANDRA ALEXANDER is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1457741746. 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.

SANDRA ALEXANDER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 1113 44TH AVE N STE 202, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29577, with a listed phone of (843) 779-8089. NPI 1457741746 was issued on 01/26/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALEXANDER 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 350 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $132K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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

1113 44TH AVE N STE 202
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577

Provider Details

NPI 1457741746
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/26/2015

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 SANDRA ALEXANDER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$293

Largest payer

Axsome Therapeutics, 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 · Typical

SANDRA ALEXANDER — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 350 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.

350
Total Claims
$132K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
438
Total Day Supply
12,768
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$123K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
31
Fluoxetine Hcl
19
Trazodone Hcl
19
Benztropine Mesylate
15
Lamotrigine
15
Lithium Carbonate
14
Divalproex Sodium
11
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SANDRA ALEXANDER fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

SANDRA ALEXANDER's 350 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA ALEXANDER's specialty?
SANDRA ALEXANDER specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina.
How much does SANDRA ALEXANDER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA ALEXANDER wrote 350 Medicare Part D claims totaling $132K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA ALEXANDER located?
SANDRA ALEXANDER is located at 1113 44TH AVE N STE 202, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29577. Phone: (843) 779-8089.
What is SANDRA ALEXANDER's NPI number?
SANDRA ALEXANDER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457741746, issued on 01/26/2015.
Does SANDRA ALEXANDER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANDRA ALEXANDER's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $123K in brand drug costs.
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 SANDRA ALEXANDER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA ALEXANDER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Fluoxetine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA ALEXANDER accept Medicare?
SANDRA ALEXANDER appears in CMS Medicare data with 350 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA ALEXANDER's credentials?
SANDRA ALEXANDER's NPI is 1457741746. 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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