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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1598178220 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Vivian Sarne, PA-C
Surgical Physician Assistant in Rockwall, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical 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
807
Medicare Part D claims · 241 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$162.32
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Vivian Sarne, PA-C filed 807 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Rockwall, Texas, prescribing 96% generic.
- 807
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $162.32
- 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.
Vivian Sarne, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
807 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Vivian Sarne, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
807 155% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Vivian Sarne, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3142 HORIZON RD STE 100, Rockwall, TX, 75032, with a listed phone of (817) 442-9300. NPI 1598178220 was issued on 06/10/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 807 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 241 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.6%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1598178220 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/10/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vivian Sarne, PA-C 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.
Healing Arts Center L.L.C.
Branson, MO
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 Vivian Sarne, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$162
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Vivian Sarne, PA-C. To verify Vivian Sarne, PA-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Vivian Sarne, PA-C - brand share 4.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 807 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.
807
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
241
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,287
- Total Day Supply
- 36,477
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Opioid Claims
- 223 (27.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 78, 85+: 33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vivian Sarne, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
178 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
125 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
89 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
74 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 65
Acetaminophen-Codeine
65 claims
- Buprenorphine 65
Buprenorphine
65 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 39
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
39 claims
- Meloxicam 30
Meloxicam
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 178 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 125 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 89 |
| Pregabalin | 74 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 65 |
| Buprenorphine | 65 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 |
| Meloxicam | 30 |
| Methocarbamol | 29 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Vivian Sarne, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Vivian Sarne, PA-C's 807 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sarne.
Dr. Jose Abdelkalek Karkur
CSA
Cypress, TX
Dr. Ajoey Abraham
PA
Houston, TX
Dr. Carmen Acebo
L.S.A.
Katy, TX
Dr. Mayra Aceves
CST, CSFA
Corpus Christi, TX
Dr. Lacey Aguero
LSA
Live Oak, TX
Compare Surgical 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vivian Sarne, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Vivian Sarne, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Rockwall, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Vivian Sarne, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vivian Sarne, PA-C wrote 807 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 241 beneficiaries.
Where is Vivian Sarne, PA-C located? ▼
Vivian Sarne, PA-C is located at 3142 HORIZON RD STE 100, Rockwall, TX, 75032. Phone: (817) 442-9300.
What is Vivian Sarne, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Vivian Sarne, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598178220, issued on 06/10/2014.
Does Vivian Sarne, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vivian Sarne, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does Vivian Sarne, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vivian Sarne, PA-C had 223 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.6%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vivian Sarne, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vivian Sarne, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vivian Sarne, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Vivian Sarne, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 807 Part D claims and 241 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vivian Sarne, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Vivian Sarne, PA-C's NPI is 1598178220 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
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).
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