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SARA BUDHOO, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in CRYSTAL, Minnesota. 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 · 427 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SARA BUDHOO, PA-C filed 2,186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in CRYSTAL, Minnesota, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,186 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SARA BUDHOO, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/12/2014

NPI 1326462292

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,186 103% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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 BUDHOO, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in CRYSTAL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1326462292. 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 BUDHOO, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 5700 BOTTINEAU BLVD, CRYSTAL, MN, 55429, with a listed phone of (763) 504-6550. NPI 1326462292 was issued on 02/12/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUDHOO 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 2,186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 427 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $176K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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.

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

5700 BOTTINEAU BLVD
CRYSTAL, MN 55429

Provider Details

NPI 1326462292
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/12/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA BUDHOO, 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.

NORTHWEST FAMILY PHYSICIANS PA
CRYSTAL, MN

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

SARA BUDHOO, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,186 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.

2,186
Total Claims
$176K
Total Drug Cost
427
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,681
Total Day Supply
131,107
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$128K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Opioid Claims
124 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
167

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 218, 75-84: 98, 85+: 45

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
151
Lisinopril
123
Amlodipine Besylate
86
Metformin Hcl
72
Losartan Potassium
70
Simvastatin
65
Levothyroxine Sodium
63
Metoprolol Succinate
56
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
47
Prednisone
47

* 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 BUDHOO, PA-C 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 BUDHOO, PA-C's 2,186 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's specialty?
SARA BUDHOO, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in CRYSTAL, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SARA BUDHOO, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA BUDHOO, PA-C wrote 2,186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $176K in drug costs for 427 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA BUDHOO, PA-C located?
SARA BUDHOO, PA-C is located at 5700 BOTTINEAU BLVD, CRYSTAL, MN, 55429. Phone: (763) 504-6550.
What is SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's NPI number?
SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326462292, issued on 02/12/2014.
Does SARA BUDHOO, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $128K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA BUDHOO, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA BUDHOO, PA-C had 124 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
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 BUDHOO, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA BUDHOO, PA-C accept Medicare?
SARA BUDHOO, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,186 Part D claims and 427 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's credentials?
SARA BUDHOO, PA-C's NPI is 1326462292 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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