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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1407253727 PA
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Surgical 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 16,179 in Surgical 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
688
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sharmarke Samatar, PA filed 688 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prescribing 89% generic.
- 688
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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Sharmarke Samatar, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
688 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Sharmarke Samatar, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
688 118% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Sharmarke Samatar, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 327 CEDAR AVE S, Minneapolis, MN, 55454, with a listed phone of (612) 294-1333. NPI 1407253727 was issued on 12/02/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 688 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407253727 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/02/2014 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sharmarke Samatar, PA - brand share 11.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 688 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.
688
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 813
- Total Day Supply
- 19,545
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 100
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 65, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sharmarke Samatar, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
61 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
41 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
35 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
31 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
31 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
25 claims
- Losartan-Hydrochlo… 23
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
23 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 20
Fluticasone Propionate
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 61 |
| Azithromycin | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 35 |
| Amoxicillin | 31 |
| Prednisone | 31 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 25 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Sharmarke Samatar, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Sharmarke Samatar, PA's 688 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Samatar.
Susan Abraham
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Kelsey Alexander
PAC
Edina, MN
Dr. Gregory Allen
PA-C
St Louis Park, MN
Dr. Tamara Amendt
PA-C
St Clodu, MN
Dr. Andrew Anderson
PA-C
Edina, MN
Compare Surgical 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 Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharmarke Samatar, PA's specialty? ▼
Sharmarke Samatar, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: PA.
How much does Sharmarke Samatar, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sharmarke Samatar, PA wrote 688 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
Where is Sharmarke Samatar, PA located? ▼
Sharmarke Samatar, PA is located at 327 CEDAR AVE S, Minneapolis, MN, 55454. Phone: (612) 294-1333.
What is Sharmarke Samatar, PA's NPI number? ▼
Sharmarke Samatar, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407253727, issued on 12/02/2014.
Does Sharmarke Samatar, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sharmarke Samatar, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sharmarke Samatar, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sharmarke Samatar, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Azithromycin, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sharmarke Samatar, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Sharmarke Samatar, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 688 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sharmarke Samatar, PA's credentials? ▼
Sharmarke Samatar, PA's NPI is 1407253727 with credentials PA. 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.
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