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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1629099619 PA
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Physician Assistant in Grant, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 439 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.68
1 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
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA filed 5,247 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Grant, Michigan, prescribing 86% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $14.68
- 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.
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,247 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 Wendy Alvesteffer, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
5,247 7× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan 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:
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).
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 230 S MAPLE ST, Grant, MI, 49327, with a listed phone of (231) 834-5995. NPI 1629099619 was issued on 07/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,247 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 439 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $742K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1629099619 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Wendy Alvesteffer, 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.
Memorial Medical Center OF West Michigan
Grant, MI
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 Wendy Alvesteffer, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$15
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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.
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Wendy Alvesteffer, PA. To verify Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA - brand share 14.0%
Physician Assistant average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,247 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.
5,247
Total Claims
$742K
Total Drug Cost
439
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,490
- Total Day Supply
- 301,961
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $594K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $146K
- Opioid Claims
- 697 (13.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 75
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 118, 65-74: 205, 75-84: 98, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Wendy Alvesteffer, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
407 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
218 claims
- Omeprazole 144
Omeprazole
144 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 143
Levothyroxine Sodium
143 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 132
Amlodipine Besylate
132 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 116
Rosuvastatin Calcium
116 claims
- Losartan Potassium 101
Losartan Potassium
101 claims
- Metformin Hcl 101
Metformin Hcl
101 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 407 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 218 |
| Omeprazole | 144 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 143 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 132 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 116 |
| Losartan Potassium | 101 |
| Metformin Hcl | 101 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 97 |
| Lisinopril | 95 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Wendy Alvesteffer, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's 5,247 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alvesteffer.
Dr. Hauraa Aalabdulrasul
PA
Detroit, MI
Dr. Kilee Aamodt
PA-C
Muskegon, MI
Dr. Layan Abbasi
PA-C
Ypsilanti, MI
Dr. Veronica Abbo
PA-C
Roseville, MI
Dr. Stephanie Abbott
PA-C
Grand Rapids, MI
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's specialty? ▼
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Grant, Michigan. Credentials: PA.
How much does Wendy Alvesteffer, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Wendy Alvesteffer, PA wrote 5,247 Medicare Part D claims totaling $742K in drug costs for 439 beneficiaries.
Where is Wendy Alvesteffer, PA located? ▼
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA is located at 230 S MAPLE ST, Grant, MI, 49327. Phone: (231) 834-5995.
What is Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's NPI number? ▼
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629099619, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does Wendy Alvesteffer, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $594K in brand drug costs.
Does Wendy Alvesteffer, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Wendy Alvesteffer, PA had 697 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Wendy Alvesteffer, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wendy Alvesteffer, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,247 Part D claims and 439 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's credentials? ▼
Wendy Alvesteffer, PA's NPI is 1629099619 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).
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