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Sara Carstensen, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Tooele, Utah. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 277 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$805.24
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Sara Carstensen, PA-C filed 4,118 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Tooele, Utah, prescribing 85% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$805.24
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.

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

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

4,118 Top 8% higher than 92% 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Sara Carstensen, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2007

NPI 1730372947

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,118 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Largest specialties in Utah (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 12.4%Behavior Technician12.4%Clinical Social Worker - 6.3%Clinical Social Worker6.3%Community Health Worker - 6.1%Community Health Worker6.1%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 5.9%Case Manager/Care Coordinator5.9%Counselor - 4.9%Counselor4.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.3%Physician Assistant - 2.2%Physician Assistant2.2%
Largest specialties in Utah (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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 Carstensen, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1959 AARON DR, Tooele, UT, 84074, with a listed phone of (435) 843-1225. NPI 1730372947 was issued on 08/21/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Carstensen 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 4,118 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 277 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $514K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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

1959 AARON DR
Tooele, UT 84074

Provider Details

NPI 1730372947
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/21/2007

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 Carstensen, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$805

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 Carstensen, PA-C - brand share 14.0%
Physician Assistant average

14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 4,118 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.

4,118
Total Claims
$514K
Total Drug Cost
277
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,527
Total Day Supply
278,130
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$417K
Generic Drug Cost
$95K
Opioid Claims
140 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 72, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Sara Carstensen, PA-C 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
238
Levothyroxine Sodium
165
Omeprazole
159
Lisinopril
124
Duloxetine Hcl
119
Rosuvastatin Calcium
90
Amlodipine Besylate
85
Alendronate Sodium
81
Gabapentin
72
Zolpidem Tartrate
62

* 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 Carstensen, 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 Carstensen, PA-C's 4,118 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Utah

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Utah medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sara Carstensen, PA-C's specialty?
Sara Carstensen, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Tooele, Utah. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Sara Carstensen, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sara Carstensen, PA-C wrote 4,118 Medicare Part D claims totaling $514K in drug costs for 277 beneficiaries.
Where is Sara Carstensen, PA-C located?
Sara Carstensen, PA-C is located at 1959 AARON DR, Tooele, UT, 84074. Phone: (435) 843-1225.
What is Sara Carstensen, PA-C's NPI number?
Sara Carstensen, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730372947, issued on 08/21/2007.
Does Sara Carstensen, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sara Carstensen, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $417K in brand drug costs.
Does Sara Carstensen, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Sara Carstensen, PA-C had 140 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
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 Carstensen, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sara Carstensen, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sara Carstensen, PA-C accept Medicare?
Sara Carstensen, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,118 Part D claims and 277 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sara Carstensen, PA-C's credentials?
Sara Carstensen, PA-C's NPI is 1730372947 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.