2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1790315273
Verify on CMS →

SARAH BARNES

Medical Physician Assistant in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
391
Medicare Part D claims · 272 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.5331/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARAH BARNES is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 391 claims across 272 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5331/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SARAH BARNES reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5331 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 391 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARAH BARNES at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2020

NPI 1790315273

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

391 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

83.5331/100 0.43310000000001025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH BARNES's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.5331/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 83.5331/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.5%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 83.5331/100 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.

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).

SARAH BARNES is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1790315273. 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.

SARAH BARNES appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider at 14655 GALAXIE AVE, APPLE VALLEY, MN, 55124, with a listed phone of (952) 432-6161. NPI 1790315273 was issued on 01/23/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARNES 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 391 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. 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 83.5331/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7967, Cost 63.3136), 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

14655 GALAXIE AVE
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

Provider Details

NPI 1790315273
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/23/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.5331
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7967
Quality
63.3136
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH BARNES 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.

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
CHAMPLIN, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

391
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
392
Total Day Supply
3,811
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
173

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 77, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
60
Cephalexin
56
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
25
Ipratropium Bromide
23
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Doxycycline Monohydrate
18
Cefdinir
15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14
Azithromycin
13

* 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 SARAH BARNES 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

SARAH BARNES's 391 claims are below 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 BARNES.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH BARNES's specialty?
SARAH BARNES specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota.
How much does SARAH BARNES prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH BARNES wrote 391 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH BARNES's Medicare quality score?
SARAH BARNES has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5331/100 (Quality: 81.7967, Cost: 63.3136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH BARNES located?
SARAH BARNES is located at 14655 GALAXIE AVE, APPLE VALLEY, MN, 55124. Phone: (952) 432-6161.
What is SARAH BARNES's NPI number?
SARAH BARNES's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790315273, issued on 01/23/2020.
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 SARAH BARNES prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH BARNES's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH BARNES accept Medicare?
SARAH BARNES appears in CMS Medicare data with 391 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH BARNES's credentials?
SARAH BARNES's NPI is 1790315273. 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.

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