2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1013400662 PA
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STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA

Physician Assistant in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
136
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
63.1476/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$39.57
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 136 claims across 86 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1476/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $39.57 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 63.1476 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2018

NPI 1013400662

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

136 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

63.1476/100 19.952399999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
63.1476/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 63.1476/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 63.1476/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1013400662. 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.

STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1001 S 70TH ST STE 100, LINCOLN, NE, 68510, with a listed phone of (402) 441-4760. NPI 1013400662 was issued on 06/08/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DENSBERGER 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 136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 63.1476/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.5898, Cost 71.9023), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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. 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

1001 S 70TH ST STE 100
LINCOLN, NE 68510

Provider Details

NPI 1013400662
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

63.1476
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.5898
Quality
71.9023
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA 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.

SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C.
LINCOLN, NE

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 STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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 · Typical

STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 136 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.

136
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
138
Total Day Supply
1,150
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
31 (22.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
Gabapentin
23
Tramadol Hcl
20
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's 136 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's specialty?
STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: PA.
How much does STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's Medicare quality score?
STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1476/100 (Quality: 88.5898, Cost: 71.9023). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA located?
STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA is located at 1001 S 70TH ST STE 100, LINCOLN, NE, 68510. Phone: (402) 441-4760.
What is STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's NPI number?
STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013400662, issued on 06/08/2018.
Does STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%.
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 STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 136 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's credentials?
STEPHANIE DENSBERGER, PA's NPI is 1013400662 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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