NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1558072322
Verify on CMS → William Berning
Physician Assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 156,084 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
530
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
William Berning filed 530 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana, prescribing 92% generic.
- 530
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about William Berning
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1558072322), first enumerated 12/12/2022.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 530 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1558072322 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1558072322
- ENUM-RECENT 2022
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-LIGHT 530
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,301 in Indiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Caroline Ghee · 2022
William Berning's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
530 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about William Berning?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
530 36% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558072322 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/12/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where William Berning 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.
Centracare Health-Paynesville LLC
Paynesville, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
William Berning - brand share 8.0%
Physician Assistant average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 530 2024 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 2024.
530
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 759
- Total Day Supply
- 19,025
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $15K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 78
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 52, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Berning prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
32 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
31 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
28 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
18 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
18 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
15 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
14 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 28 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 18 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 15 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 14 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How William Berning fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
William Berning's 530 claims are below the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Berning, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2022)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Berning.
One of 2,301 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Mary Abbas
PA-C
Indianapolis, IN
Alexandra Abbey
PA-C
Indianapolis, IN
Mackenzie Accorsi
PA-C
La Porte, IN
Anna Ackermann
PA-C
Indianapolis, IN
Joshua Ackermann
PA-C
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Berning's specialty? ▼
William Berning specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana.
How much does William Berning prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, William Berning wrote 530 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
Where is William Berning located? ▼
William Berning is located at 420 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. Phone: (317) 274-5555.
What is William Berning's NPI number? ▼
William Berning's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558072322, issued on 12/12/2022.
Does William Berning prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
William Berning's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Berning prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, William Berning's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Berning accept Medicare? ▼
William Berning appears in CMS Medicare data with 530 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Berning's credentials? ▼
William Berning's NPI is 1558072322. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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