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WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in PINEVILLE, Louisiana. 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
683
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$61.58
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C filed 683 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in PINEVILLE, Louisiana, prescribing 96% generic.

683
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$61.58
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.

WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

683 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2021

NPI 1487323499

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

683 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2389 HIGHWAY 28 E, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360, with a listed phone of (318) 487-1925. NPI 1487323499 was issued on 09/13/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VASQUEZ 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 683 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

2389 HIGHWAY 28 E
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Provider Details

NPI 1487323499
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIE VASQUEZ, 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.

CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL MEDICINE GROUP LLC
ALEXANDRIA, LA
NATCHITOCHES PARKWAY CLINIC, LLC
NATCHITOCHES, LA
RAPIDES AFTER HOURS CLINIC LLC
PINEVILLE, LA

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 WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$62

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 683 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.

683
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
692
Total Day Supply
8,104
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
43 (6.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
210

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 157, 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 WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C 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
73
Amoxicillin
64
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
46
Azithromycin
45
Fluticasone Propionate
43
Prednisone
26
Mupirocin
25
Tramadol Hcl
23
Meloxicam
22
Doxycycline Monohydrate
21

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's 683 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's specialty?
WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in PINEVILLE, Louisiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C wrote 683 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C located?
WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C is located at 2389 HIGHWAY 28 E, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360. Phone: (318) 487-1925.
What is WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's NPI number?
WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487323499, issued on 09/13/2021.
Does WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Amoxicillin, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C accept Medicare?
WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 683 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's credentials?
WILLIE VASQUEZ, PA-C's NPI is 1487323499 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

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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