NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1871745869 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Sunshine John, PA-C
Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, 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 156,084 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 189 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$245.38
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Sunshine John, PA-C filed 2,587 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, prescribing 86% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $245.38
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥87th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Sunshine John, PA-C
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1871745869), first enumerated 10/21/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,587 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$245.38 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1871745869 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1871745869
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-MID 2,587
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,849 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Lisa Babler · 2008
Sunshine John, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,587 ≥ 87th percentile 87% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Sunshine John, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,587 211% 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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1871745869 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/21/2008 |
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 Sunshine John, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$245
Largest payer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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
Sunshine John, PA-C - brand share 13.0%
Physician Assistant average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,587 2024 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 2024.
2,587
Total Claims
$268K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,596.733
- Total Day Supply
- 163,506
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $216K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Opioid Claims
- 120 (4.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 54
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 47, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sunshine John, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
185 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
117 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
112 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
85 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 64
Amlodipine Besylate
64 claims
- Lisinopril-Hydroch… 61
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
61 claims
- Losartan Potassium 60
Losartan Potassium
60 claims
- Metformin Hcl 59
Metformin Hcl
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 185 |
| Omeprazole | 117 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 112 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 85 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 64 |
| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 61 |
| Losartan Potassium | 60 |
| Metformin Hcl | 59 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 50 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Sunshine John, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
Sunshine John, PA-C's 2,587 claims are above the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for John, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as John.
One of 2,849 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Katrina Aardema
PA-C
Gallatin, TN
Anum Abbas
PA
Memphis, TN
Samir Abdeljawad
Nashville, TN
Rojin Abdullah
PA-C
Nashville, TN
Cecilia Abello
PA-C
Nashville, TN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunshine John, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Sunshine John, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Sunshine John, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Sunshine John, PA-C wrote 2,587 Medicare Part D claims totaling $268K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
Where is Sunshine John, PA-C located? ▼
Sunshine John, PA-C is located at 975 E 3RD ST STE C830, Chattanooga, TN, 37403. Phone: (423) 778-9001.
What is Sunshine John, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Sunshine John, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871745869, issued on 10/21/2008.
Does Sunshine John, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sunshine John, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $216K in brand drug costs.
Does Sunshine John, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sunshine John, PA-C had 120 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sunshine John, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sunshine John, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sunshine John, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Sunshine John, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,587 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sunshine John, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Sunshine John, PA-C's NPI is 1871745869 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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