2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1396850921 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Medical Physician Assistant in GOLDEN, Colorado. 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
389
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 57% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9468/100
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What the federal data reveals: SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 389 claims across 130 beneficiaries — 57% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9468/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9468 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2006

NPI 1396850921

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

389 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

82.9468/100 0.15319999999999823% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9468/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 82.9468/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 82.9468/100 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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SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. NPI: 1396850921. 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 BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 660 GOLDEN RIDGE RD STE 250, GOLDEN, CO, 80401, with a listed phone of (303) 233-1223. NPI 1396850921 was issued on 08/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $601K in drug spend, split 57% brand-name and 43% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.9468/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0693, Cost 66.4199), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

660 GOLDEN RIDGE RD STE 250
GOLDEN, CO 80401

Provider Details

NPI 1396850921
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9468
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0693
Quality
66.4199
Cost
90
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — brand share 57.0%
Specialty average (est.)

57% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 389 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.

389
Total Claims
$601K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
872
Total Day Supply
25,967
Brand vs Generic
57% brand / 43% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$598K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
83% female / 17% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
121
Alendronate Sodium
85
Prolia
Denosumab
55
Indapamide
46
Teriparatide
30
Forteo
Teriparatide
14

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 389 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in GOLDEN, Colorado. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $601K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
What is SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score?
SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9468/100 (Quality: 85.0693, Cost: 66.4199). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 660 GOLDEN RIDGE RD STE 250, GOLDEN, CO, 80401. Phone: (303) 233-1223.
What is SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396850921, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 57% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $598K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tymlos, Alendronate Sodium, Prolia. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 389 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
SARA BROWN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1396850921 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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