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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1487983920 PA
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Medical Physician Assistant in Gilbert, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical 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
431
Medicare Part D claims · 328 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA filed 431 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Gilbert, Arizona.
- 431
- Part D claims, 2023
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Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
431 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
431 60% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona 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.
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Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 3505 S MERCY RD, Gilbert, AZ, 85297, with a listed phone of (480) 786-9100. NPI 1487983920 was issued on 12/11/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 431 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 328 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487983920 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/11/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Tamera Townsend-Cook, 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.
Nextcare Arizona I JV LLC
Yuma, AZ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
431
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
328
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 431
- Total Day Supply
- 3,412
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 290
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 91, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
99 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
65 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
42 claims
- Cephalexin 37
Cephalexin
37 claims
- Prednisone 24
Prednisone
24 claims
- Amoxicillin 19
Amoxicillin
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 99 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 65 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 42 |
| Cephalexin | 37 |
| Prednisone | 24 |
| Amoxicillin | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's 431 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Townsend-Cook.
Dr. Michael Abraham
PA-C
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Elaine Accomando
PA
Cottonwood, AZ
Dr. Jesus Acero
PA
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Mica Adair
PA
Prescott Valley, AZ
Dr. Sarah Adamo
PA-C
Gilbert, AZ
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's specialty? ▼
Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Gilbert, Arizona. Credentials: PA.
How much does Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA wrote 431 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 328 beneficiaries.
Where is Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA located? ▼
Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA is located at 3505 S MERCY RD, Gilbert, AZ, 85297. Phone: (480) 786-9100.
What is Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's NPI number? ▼
Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487983920, issued on 12/11/2009.
Does Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 431 Part D claims and 328 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's credentials? ▼
Tamera Townsend-Cook, PA's NPI is 1487983920 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
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 (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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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