2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1285901124 PA, MPH
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Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH

Physician Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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
209
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.06
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH filed 209 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prescribing 87% generic.

209
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$16.06
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.

Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

209 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2011

NPI 1285901124

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

209 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers
Behavior Technician - 11.7%Behavior Technician11.7%Clinical Social Worker - 4.7%Clinical Social Worker4.7%Physical Therapist - 4.1%Physical Therapist4.1%Pharmacist - 3.7%Pharmacist3.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.1%Mental Health Counselor3.1%Physician Assistant - 2.8%Physician Assistant2.8%
Largest specialties in Minnesota (% 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:

How MIPS and board certification work

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 Manuels, PA, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA, MPH credentials at 2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, Minneapolis, MN, 55454, with a listed phone of (612) 365-6777. NPI 1285901124 was issued on 11/21/2011.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 209 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.9%.

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

2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Provider Details

NPI 1285901124
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA, MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/21/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH 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.

Park Nicollet Clinic
Bloomington, 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).

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 Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Education

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

Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH - brand share 13.0%
Physician Assistant average

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 209 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.

209
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
284
Total Day Supply
6,738
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$228K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
27 (12.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.56
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH 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
Acyclovir
20
Prednisone
14
Hydroxyurea
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's 209 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's specialty?
Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: PA, MPH.
How much does Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH wrote 209 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH located?
Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH is located at 2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, Minneapolis, MN, 55454. Phone: (612) 365-6777.
What is Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's NPI number?
Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285901124, issued on 11/21/2011.
Does Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $228K in brand drug costs.
Does Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH prescribe opioids?
Yes, Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.9%.
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 Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Prednisone, Hydroxyurea. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH accept Medicare?
Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 209 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's credentials?
Sarah Manuels, PA, MPH's NPI is 1285901124 with credentials PA, MPH. 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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.