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SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in GREEN RIVER, Utah. 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
818
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C filed 818 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in GREEN RIVER, Utah.

818
Part D claims, 2023

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

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

818 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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 SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2008

NPI 1821243684

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

818 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Utah

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

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).

SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 585 WEST MAIN STREET, GREEN RIVER, UT, 84525, with a listed phone of (435) 564-3434. NPI 1821243684 was issued on 11/20/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THURSTON 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 818 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $139K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%. 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.

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

585 WEST MAIN STREET
GREEN RIVER, UT 84525

Provider Details

NPI 1821243684
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/20/2008

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

818
Total Claims
$139K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,707
Total Day Supply
49,363
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
63 (7.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
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.

What SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Lisinopril
34
Montelukast Sodium
33
Hydrochlorothiazide
29
Levothyroxine Sodium
28
Tramadol Hcl
25
Furosemide
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
22
Losartan Potassium
20
Pantoprazole Sodium
20

* 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 SHANNON THURSTON, 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

SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C's 818 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C's specialty?
SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in GREEN RIVER, Utah. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C wrote 818 Medicare Part D claims totaling $139K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C located?
SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C is located at 585 WEST MAIN STREET, GREEN RIVER, UT, 84525. Phone: (435) 564-3434.
What is SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C's NPI number?
SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821243684, issued on 11/20/2008.
Does SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C had 63 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
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 SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C accept Medicare?
SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 818 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C's credentials?
SHANNON THURSTON, PA-C's NPI is 1821243684 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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