2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1871544197 PAC
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SARA CLOSE, PAC

Physician Assistant in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
102
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
9%
generic claims · 91% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SARA CLOSE, PAC filed 102 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 9% generic.

102
Part D claims, 2023
9%
generic prescribing

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 CLOSE, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

102 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 CLOSE, PAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2006

NPI 1871544197

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

102 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

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 CLOSE, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 44 BINNEY ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (617) 525-7481. NPI 1871544197 was issued on 05/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLOSE 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 102 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $178K in drug spend, split 91% brand-name and 9% 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

44 BINNEY ST
BOSTON, MA 02115

Provider Details

NPI 1871544197
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/12/2006

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SARA CLOSE, PAC. To verify SARA CLOSE, PAC's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

SARA CLOSE, PAC — brand share 91.0%
Specialty average (est.)

91% brand-name claims vs 9% generic, on 102 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.

102
Total Claims
$178K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
103
Total Day Supply
552
Brand vs Generic
91% brand / 9% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$178K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.94
Gender Split
36% female / 64% 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
Zarxio
Filgrastim-Sndz
77
Nivestym
Filgrastim-Aafi
14

* 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 CLOSE, PAC 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 CLOSE, PAC's 102 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA CLOSE, PAC's specialty?
SARA CLOSE, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: PAC.
How much does SARA CLOSE, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA CLOSE, PAC wrote 102 Medicare Part D claims totaling $178K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA CLOSE, PAC located?
SARA CLOSE, PAC is located at 44 BINNEY ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115. Phone: (617) 525-7481.
What is SARA CLOSE, PAC's NPI number?
SARA CLOSE, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871544197, issued on 05/12/2006.
Does SARA CLOSE, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA CLOSE, PAC's prescribing is 91% brand-name and 9% generic drugs by claim count, with $178K 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 SARA CLOSE, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA CLOSE, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Zarxio, Nivestym. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA CLOSE, PAC accept Medicare?
SARA CLOSE, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 102 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA CLOSE, PAC's credentials?
SARA CLOSE, PAC's NPI is 1871544197 with credentials PAC. 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.

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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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