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SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA

Physician Assistant in IOWA CITY, 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
664
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 664 claims across 135 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA filed 664 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across IOWA CITY, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2005

NPI 1881682409

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

664 16% 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

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SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1881682409. 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 BRIGHAM, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242, with a listed phone of (319) 356-4901. NPI 1881682409 was issued on 10/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIGHAM 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 664 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Provider Details

NPI 1881682409
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/07/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 664 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.

664
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,189
Total Day Supply
33,647
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Famotidine
179
Omeprazole
113
Pantoprazole Sodium
80
Sucralfate
58
Esomeprazole Magnesium
29
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
28
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
25
Colestipol Hcl
23
Azathioprine
20
Metronidazole
18

* 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 BRIGHAM, 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

SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's 664 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 BRIGHAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's specialty?
SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: PA.
How much does SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA wrote 664 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA located?
SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA is located at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242. Phone: (319) 356-4901.
What is SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's NPI number?
SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881682409, issued on 10/07/2005.
Does SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 BRIGHAM, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA accept Medicare?
SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 664 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's credentials?
SUSAN BRIGHAM, PA's NPI is 1881682409 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.
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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