Physician Assistants in Nevada
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2,020
Physician Assistants
100%
Accepting patients
78%
Most common: PA-C
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Specialty: physician-assistantState: NV
About physician assistants in Nevada
Nevada is home to 2,020 licensed physician assistants, one of the larger physician assistant workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is PA-C (78%), which stands for Physician Assistant - Certified. PA is the second most common at 17%.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine train physician assistants in the state. Notable hospitals include Renown Regional Medical Center, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Health systems such as Renown Health, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, and Sunrise Health System (HCA) employ many of the state's physician assistants.
58% accept Medicare. Patients with Nevada Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all physician assistants participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, molina, and qhp-68781.
Nevada has historically ranked among the lowest states for physicians per capita, prompting the establishment of the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine in 2017.
Frequently asked questions about physician assistants in Nevada
Nevada has 2,020 licensed physician assistants. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physician assistants in Nevada are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among physician assistants in Nevada include unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, molina, and qhp-68781. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $20 to $50. An urgent care visit copay is $30 to $75. Procedures (biopsy, injection) are covered at the specialist rate. An ER visit with a PA has the same copay as a physician ER visit. Actual costs in Nevada depend on the provider and your insurance plan. PA visits cost the same as physician visits from a patient perspective. If your surgeon's PA handles your pre-op and post-op visits, the copay is the same as if the surgeon saw you.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Nevada has 2,020 physician assistants. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
58% of physician assistants in Nevada accept Medicare. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Your copay is the same as for a physician visit. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some physician assistants in Nevada accept Nevada Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers PA visits in all states. Copays and coverage levels are the same as for physician visits. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Nevada Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Same as physician visits: sick visits as needed, chronic disease follow-ups every three to six months, annual physicals, pre-operative and post-operative visits. In surgical specialties, PAs often handle follow-ups while surgeons focus on operative cases. With 2,020 physician assistants in Nevada, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
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Insurance & Physician Assistant coverage
Top accepted carriers in Nevada include unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, molina, and qhp-68781.
All insurance plans cover PA visits at the same copay level as physician visits. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule, but your copay is based on the allowed amount and remains the same. PAs are listed in insurance provider directories. PA-performed procedures (suturing, biopsies, joint injections) are covered the same as when performed by a physician.