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SARA BERNS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in OELWEIN, Iowa. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 494 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.26
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARA BERNS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in OELWEIN, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 494 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $17.26 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARA BERNS, PA-C filed 10,912 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OELWEIN, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARA BERNS, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2009

NPI 1073742227

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,912 1281% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

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).

SARA BERNS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in OELWEIN, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1073742227. 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.

SARA BERNS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2405 ROCK ISLAND RD, OELWEIN, IA, 50662, with a listed phone of (319) 283-2651. NPI 1073742227 was issued on 07/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERNS 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 10,912 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 494 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $821K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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

2405 ROCK ISLAND RD
OELWEIN, IA 50662

Provider Details

NPI 1073742227
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/09/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA BERNS, 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.

PEOPLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
OELWEIN, IA

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 SARA BERNS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

PFIZER 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

SARA BERNS, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 10,912 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.

10,912
Total Claims
$821K
Total Drug Cost
494
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,139
Total Day Supply
576,086
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$620K
Generic Drug Cost
$199K
Opioid Claims
353 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
235

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 233, 75-84: 137, 85+: 84

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
509
Lisinopril
457
Levothyroxine Sodium
358
Amlodipine Besylate
319
Pantoprazole Sodium
301
Losartan Potassium
295
Omeprazole
277
Furosemide
265
Metoprolol Succinate
248
Gabapentin
245

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SARA BERNS, 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

SARA BERNS, PA-C's 10,912 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA BERNS, PA-C's specialty?
SARA BERNS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in OELWEIN, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SARA BERNS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA BERNS, PA-C wrote 10,912 Medicare Part D claims totaling $821K in drug costs for 494 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA BERNS, PA-C located?
SARA BERNS, PA-C is located at 2405 ROCK ISLAND RD, OELWEIN, IA, 50662. Phone: (319) 283-2651.
What is SARA BERNS, PA-C's NPI number?
SARA BERNS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073742227, issued on 07/09/2009.
Does SARA BERNS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA BERNS, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $620K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA BERNS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA BERNS, PA-C had 353 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
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 SARA BERNS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA BERNS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA BERNS, PA-C accept Medicare?
SARA BERNS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,912 Part D claims and 494 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA BERNS, PA-C's credentials?
SARA BERNS, PA-C's NPI is 1073742227 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).

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