2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1871692897 PA
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WILLIAM PANERAL, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in MILLEN, Georgia. 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
240
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM PANERAL, PA filed 240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in MILLEN, Georgia.

240
Part D claims, 2023

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WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

240 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 WILLIAM PANERAL, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2006

NPI 1871692897

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

240 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WILLIAM PANERAL, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 961 E WINTHROPE AVE, MILLEN, GA, 30442, with a listed phone of (706) 294-2196. NPI 1871692897 was issued on 09/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PANERAL 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 240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 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

961 E WINTHROPE AVE
MILLEN, GA 30442

Provider Details

NPI 1871692897
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM PANERAL, 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.

BALDWIN EMERGENCY GROUP, LLC
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA

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.

240
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
240
Total Day Supply
2,275
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
113

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 62, 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 WILLIAM PANERAL, PA 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
Methylprednisolone
50
Azithromycin
32
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
22
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
18
Amoxicillin
17
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11
Levofloxacin
11

* 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 WILLIAM PANERAL, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's 240 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's specialty?
WILLIAM PANERAL, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in MILLEN, Georgia. Credentials: PA.
How much does WILLIAM PANERAL, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM PANERAL, PA wrote 240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM PANERAL, PA located?
WILLIAM PANERAL, PA is located at 961 E WINTHROPE AVE, MILLEN, GA, 30442. Phone: (706) 294-2196.
What is WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's NPI number?
WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871692897, issued on 09/22/2006.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 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 WILLIAM PANERAL, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Azithromycin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM PANERAL, PA accept Medicare?
WILLIAM PANERAL, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 240 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's credentials?
WILLIAM PANERAL, PA's NPI is 1871692897 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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