2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1720599723 PA
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VALERIE SMITH, PA

Physician Assistant in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. 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
337
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

VALERIE SMITH, PA filed 337 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota.

337
Part D claims, 2023

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.

VALERIE SMITH, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

337 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 VALERIE SMITH, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2017

NPI 1720599723

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

337 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

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).

VALERIE SMITH, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1720599723. 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.

VALERIE SMITH, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 3674 S WASHINGTON ST, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 205-3000. NPI 1720599723 was issued on 10/17/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 337 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend. 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

3674 S WASHINGTON ST
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Provider Details

NPI 1720599723
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/17/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALERIE SMITH, 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.

BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION
DILLINGHAM, AK
EASTERN ALEUTIAN TRIBES, INC.
KING COVE, AK
PETERSON MEDICAL CLINICS LLC
ALEXANDRIA, MN

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.

337
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
349
Total Day Supply
9,234
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 12, 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.

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
29
Buspirone Hcl
25
Olanzapine
22
Fluoxetine Hcl
19
Gabapentin
19
Escitalopram Oxalate
18
Trazodone Hcl
18
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
15
Mirtazapine
14
Aripiprazole
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 VALERIE SMITH, 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

VALERIE SMITH, PA's 337 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SMITH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE SMITH, PA's specialty?
VALERIE SMITH, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Credentials: PA.
How much does VALERIE SMITH, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALERIE SMITH, PA wrote 337 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is VALERIE SMITH, PA located?
VALERIE SMITH, PA is located at 3674 S WASHINGTON ST, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 205-3000.
What is VALERIE SMITH, PA's NPI number?
VALERIE SMITH, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720599723, issued on 10/17/2017.
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 VALERIE SMITH, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE SMITH, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Buspirone Hcl, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE SMITH, PA accept Medicare?
VALERIE SMITH, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 337 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE SMITH, PA's credentials?
VALERIE SMITH, PA's NPI is 1720599723 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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