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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1942767264 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Athens, Tennessee.
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
133
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$10.5K
258 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Simon Bessette, PA-C filed 133 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Athens, Tennessee, prescribing 54% generic.
- 133
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- generic prescribing
- $10.5K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Simon Bessette, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
133 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Simon Bessette, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
133 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Simon Bessette, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 421 OLD RICEVILLE RD STE 2, Athens, TN, 37303, with a listed phone of (423) 744-8755. NPI 1942767264 was issued on 02/22/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 133 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942767264 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/22/2019 |
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 Simon Bessette, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$10.5K
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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
Simon Bessette, PA-C - brand share 46.0%
Physician Assistant average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 133 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.
133
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 151
- Total Day Supply
- 4,210
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $96K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Simon Bessette, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Qulipta
Qulipta
34 claims
- Ubrelvy
Ubrelvy
20 claims
- Verapamil Hcl
Verapamil Hcl
19 claims
- Sumatriptan 11
Sumatriptan
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Qulipta Atogepant | 34 |
| Ubrelvy Ubrogepant | 20 |
| Verapamil Hcl | 19 |
| Sumatriptan | 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 Simon Bessette, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Simon Bessette, PA-C's 133 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bessette.
Dr. Katrina Aardema
PA-C
Gallatin, TN
Dr. Anum Abbas
PA
Memphis, TN
Dr. Rojin Abdullah
PA-C
Nashville, TN
Dr. Cecilia Abello
PA-C
Nashville, TN
Dr. Jadie Abendroth
PA-C
Memphis, TN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simon Bessette, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Simon Bessette, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Athens, Tennessee. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Simon Bessette, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Simon Bessette, PA-C wrote 133 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is Simon Bessette, PA-C located? ▼
Simon Bessette, PA-C is located at 421 OLD RICEVILLE RD STE 2, Athens, TN, 37303. Phone: (423) 744-8755.
What is Simon Bessette, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Simon Bessette, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942767264, issued on 02/22/2019.
Does Simon Bessette, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Simon Bessette, PA-C's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
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 Simon Bessette, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Simon Bessette, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Qulipta, Ubrelvy, Verapamil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Simon Bessette, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Simon Bessette, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 133 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Simon Bessette, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Simon Bessette, PA-C's NPI is 1942767264 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
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).
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