2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1821396466 PA-C
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SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in RENO, Nevada. 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
91.5901/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 84 claims across 53 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5901/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.5901 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2011

NPI 1821396466

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

91.5901/100 8.490100000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.5901/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.5901/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.6%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.5901/100 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 SULLIVAN, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1821396466. 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 SULLIVAN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 555 N ARLINGTON AVE, RENO, NV, 89503, with a listed phone of (775) 786-3040. NPI 1821396466 was issued on 03/07/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SULLIVAN 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $347 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.5901/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0511), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

555 N ARLINGTON AVE
RENO, NV 89503

Provider Details

NPI 1821396466
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/07/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.5901
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0511
Quality
96.8817
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

84
Total Claims
$347
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
84
Total Day Supply
760
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$347
Opioid Claims
30 (35.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Naproxen
12

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's 84 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's specialty?
SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $347 in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
What is SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5901/100 (Quality: 85.0511). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C located?
SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C is located at 555 N ARLINGTON AVE, RENO, NV, 89503. Phone: (775) 786-3040.
What is SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's NPI number?
SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821396466, issued on 03/07/2011.
Does SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.7%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Naproxen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C accept Medicare?
SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's credentials?
SARA SULLIVAN, PA-C's NPI is 1821396466 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.
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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