2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1548577737 PA
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SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA

Physician Assistant in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 291 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA filed 1,019 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, prescribing 82% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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.

SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,019 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/09/2010

NPI 1548577737

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,019 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Physician Assistant share within Wisconsin

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

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.

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).

SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703, with a listed phone of (715) 838-3635. NPI 1548577737 was issued on 09/09/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSTON 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 1,019 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 291 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $139K 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.

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

1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703

Provider Details

NPI 1548577737
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/09/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN JOHNSTON, 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.

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHWEST WISCONSIN REGION INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,019 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.

1,019
Total Claims
$139K
Total Drug Cost
291
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,919
Total Day Supply
54,198
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
144

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 104, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
255
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
133
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
89
Finasteride
50
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
48
Solifenacin Succinate
44
Trospium Chloride
40
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
37
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
26
Estradiol
23

* 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 JOHNSTON, 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 JOHNSTON, PA's 1,019 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's specialty?
SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. Credentials: PA.
How much does SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA wrote 1,019 Medicare Part D claims totaling $139K in drug costs for 291 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA located?
SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA is located at 1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703. Phone: (715) 838-3635.
What is SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's NPI number?
SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548577737, issued on 09/09/2010.
Does SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K 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 JOHNSTON, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq, Oxybutynin Chloride Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA accept Medicare?
SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,019 Part D claims and 291 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's credentials?
SUSAN JOHNSTON, PA's NPI is 1548577737 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.

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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