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STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts. 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
114
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 114 claims across 55 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C filed 114 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts, prescribing 82% generic.

114
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2019

NPI 1740741107

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

114 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical 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).

STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1740741107. 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.

STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1601 S MAIN ST, FALL RIVER, MA, 02724, with a listed phone of (508) 678-0004. NPI 1740741107 was issued on 03/28/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHERMAN 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 114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 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

1601 S MAIN ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02724

Provider Details

NPI 1740741107
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN SHERMAN, 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.

SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
NEW BEDFORD, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C. To verify STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 114 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.

114
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
165
Total Day Supply
4,055
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
31% female / 69% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 30, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
32
Oxybutynin Chloride
13
Finasteride
12

* 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 STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's 114 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's specialty?
STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C wrote 114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C located?
STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C is located at 1601 S MAIN ST, FALL RIVER, MA, 02724. Phone: (508) 678-0004.
What is STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's NPI number?
STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740741107, issued on 03/28/2019.
Does STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 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 STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Oxybutynin Chloride, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C accept Medicare?
STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 114 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's credentials?
STEPHEN SHERMAN, PA-C's NPI is 1740741107 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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