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VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC

Medical Physician Assistant in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
221
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$718.79
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC filed 221 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 91% generic.

221
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$718.79
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

221 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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 VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2006

NPI 1508801846

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

221 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 800 SAINT VINCENTS DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 271-1600. NPI 1508801846 was issued on 06/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOLSE 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 221 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 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

800 SAINT VINCENTS DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Provider Details

NPI 1508801846
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC 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.

HENDERSON AND WALTON WOMENS CENTER PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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

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 VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$719

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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 · Generic-heavy

VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 221 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.

221
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
276
Total Day Supply
5,695
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 47, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC 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
Estradiol
34
Metronidazole
22
Triamcinolone Acetonide
21
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
15
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
14
Fluconazole
13
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
11

* 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 VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's 221 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's specialty?
VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: PAC.
How much does VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC wrote 221 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC located?
VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC is located at 800 SAINT VINCENTS DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 271-1600.
What is VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's NPI number?
VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508801846, issued on 06/19/2006.
Does VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 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 VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Metronidazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC accept Medicare?
VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 221 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's credentials?
VALENTINA FOLSE, PAC's NPI is 1508801846 with credentials PAC. 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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