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SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WATERLOO, Iowa. 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
309
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$103.1
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in WATERLOO, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 309 claims across 91 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $103.1 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C filed 309 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WATERLOO, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/06/2006

NPI 1437137692

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

309 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in WATERLOO, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1437137692. 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.

SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3421 W 9TH ST STE G4500, WATERLOO, IA, 50702, with a listed phone of (319) 272-8200. NPI 1437137692 was issued on 01/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BREDMAN 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 309 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

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

3421 W 9TH ST STE G4500
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Provider Details

NPI 1437137692
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/06/2006

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 SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$103

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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

SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 309 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.

309
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
678
Total Day Supply
19,591
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Estradiol
63
Levothyroxine Sodium
49
Yuvafem
Estradiol
17
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
15
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
15
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
14
Alendronate Sodium
12
Famciclovir
12
Sertraline Hcl
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SUSAN BREDMAN, 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

SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's 309 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's specialty?
SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WATERLOO, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C wrote 309 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C located?
SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C is located at 3421 W 9TH ST STE G4500, WATERLOO, IA, 50702. Phone: (319) 272-8200.
What is SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's NPI number?
SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437137692, issued on 01/06/2006.
Does SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Levothyroxine Sodium, Yuvafem. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C accept Medicare?
SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 309 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's credentials?
SUSAN BREDMAN, PA-C's NPI is 1437137692 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.

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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