2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1124073804 PHYSICIAN ASSISANT
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Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT

Medical Physician Assistant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 40,527 in Medical 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 403 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$71.39
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT filed 2,675 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, prescribing 74% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
74%
generic prescribing
$71.39
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 Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,675 Top 13% higher than 87% 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. 2,000–2,200: 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 Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1124073804

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,675 148% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker — 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician — 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist — 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist — 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant — 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Medical Physician Assistant — 0.9%Medical Physician Assistant0.9%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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).

Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISANT credentials at 940 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (919) 942-5123. NPI 1124073804 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Saunders 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 2,675 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 403 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $826K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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.

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

940 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1124073804
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISANT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT 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.

Unc Physicians Network LLC
Chapel Hill, NC

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 Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$71

Largest payer

AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, 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 · Above average

Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT — brand share 26.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 2,675 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.

2,675
Total Claims
$826K
Total Drug Cost
403
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,743
Total Day Supply
200,956
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$785K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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 Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
342
Metoprolol Succinate
293
Spironolactone
158
Rosuvastatin Calcium
149
Lisinopril
142
Losartan Potassium
128
Atorvastatin Calcium
103
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
94
Amlodipine Besylate
91
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
85

* 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 Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT 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 Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's 2,675 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Saunders.

Compare Medical 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 North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's specialty?
Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISANT.
How much does Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT wrote 2,675 Medicare Part D claims totaling $826K in drug costs for 403 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT located?
Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT is located at 940 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514. Phone: (919) 942-5123.
What is Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's NPI number?
Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124073804, issued on 05/23/2006.
Does Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $785K in brand drug costs.
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 Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT accept Medicare?
Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,675 Part D claims and 403 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's credentials?
Sarah Saunders, PHYSICIAN ASSISANT's NPI is 1124073804 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISANT. 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.