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Valana Frohardt, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Thornton, Colorado. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Valana Frohardt, PA-C filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Thornton, Colorado, prescribing 65% generic.

51
Part D claims, 2023
65%
generic prescribing

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Valana Frohardt, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

51 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Valana Frohardt, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/06/2012

NPI 1417204702

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 7.8%Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor - 3.7%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse - 3.6%Registered Nurse3.6%Physician Assistant - 2.6%Physician Assistant2.6%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Valana Frohardt, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 8990 WASHINGTON ST, Thornton, CO, 80229, with a listed phone of (720) 929-1655. NPI 1417204702 was issued on 08/06/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Frohardt 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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

8990 WASHINGTON ST
Thornton, CO 80229

Provider Details

NPI 1417204702
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/06/2012

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Valana Frohardt, PA-C - brand share 35.0%
Physician Assistant average

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 51 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.

51
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
78
Total Day Supply
2,123
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$596

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
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 Valana Frohardt, 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

Valana Frohardt, PA-C's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado

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

Compare 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 Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valana Frohardt, PA-C's specialty?
Valana Frohardt, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Thornton, Colorado. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Valana Frohardt, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Valana Frohardt, PA-C wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is Valana Frohardt, PA-C located?
Valana Frohardt, PA-C is located at 8990 WASHINGTON ST, Thornton, CO, 80229. Phone: (720) 929-1655.
What is Valana Frohardt, PA-C's NPI number?
Valana Frohardt, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417204702, issued on 08/06/2012.
Does Valana Frohardt, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Valana Frohardt, PA-C's prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K 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 Valana Frohardt, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Valana Frohardt, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Valana Frohardt, PA-C accept Medicare?
Valana Frohardt, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Valana Frohardt, PA-C's credentials?
Valana Frohardt, PA-C's NPI is 1417204702 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).

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.