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SARAH WINTER, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

SARAH WINTER, PA-C filed 1,453 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota.

1K
Part D claims, 2023

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SARAH WINTER, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,453 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SARAH WINTER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2015

NPI 1659758381

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,453 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

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

North Dakota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

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 WINTER, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1659758381. 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 WINTER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1702 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 364-3300. NPI 1659758381 was issued on 05/01/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WINTER 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 1,453 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $122K 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.

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

1702 UNIVERSITY DR S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1659758381
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/01/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH WINTER, PA-C 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.

ST MARYS REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
DETROIT LAKES, 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.

1,453
Total Claims
$122K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,270
Total Day Supply
94,969
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Lisinopril
75
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
65
Rosuvastatin Calcium
62
Levothyroxine Sodium
59
Atorvastatin Calcium
52
Omeprazole
51
Simvastatin
45
Montelukast Sodium
42
Hydrochlorothiazide
36
Sertraline Hcl
32

* 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 WINTER, PA-C 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 WINTER, PA-C's 1,453 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH WINTER, PA-C's specialty?
SARAH WINTER, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SARAH WINTER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH WINTER, PA-C wrote 1,453 Medicare Part D claims totaling $122K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH WINTER, PA-C located?
SARAH WINTER, PA-C is located at 1702 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 364-3300.
What is SARAH WINTER, PA-C's NPI number?
SARAH WINTER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659758381, issued on 05/01/2015.
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 WINTER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH WINTER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Metformin Hcl Er, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH WINTER, PA-C accept Medicare?
SARAH WINTER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,453 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH WINTER, PA-C's credentials?
SARAH WINTER, PA-C's NPI is 1659758381 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.
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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