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Aaron Smith, PA-C

Physician Assistant in North Franklin, Connecticut. 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
379
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.4/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$83.88
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Aaron Smith, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.4/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.4/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
379
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$83.88
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.

Aaron Smith, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Aaron Smith, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2014

NPI 1346644812

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

379 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

76.4/100 6.7 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Aaron Smith, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.4/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 76.4/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 76.4/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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Aaron Smith, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 82 NEW PARK AVE, North Franklin, CT, 06254, with a listed phone of (860) 889-7345. NPI 1346644812 was issued on 10/13/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Smith 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 379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 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 32.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.2, Cost 54.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 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

82 NEW PARK AVE
North Franklin, CT 06254

Provider Details

NPI 1346644812
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.3699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.1603
Quality
54.0727
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Aaron Smith, 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.

Norwich Orthopedic Group PC
North Franklin, CT
Orthovirginia Inc
Lynchburg, VA

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 Aaron Smith, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$84

Largest payer

Ferring Pharmaceuticals 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

Aaron Smith, PA-C — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 379 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.

379
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
380
Total Day Supply
3,775
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
124 (32.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Aaron Smith, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
96
Ondansetron Hcl
83
Celecoxib
63
Naloxone Hcl
38
Omeprazole
21
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
18

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Aaron Smith, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Aaron Smith, PA-C's 379 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aaron Smith, PA-C's specialty?
Aaron Smith, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in North Franklin, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Aaron Smith, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Aaron Smith, PA-C wrote 379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
What is Aaron Smith, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Aaron Smith, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.4/100 (Quality: 67.2, Cost: 54.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Aaron Smith, PA-C located?
Aaron Smith, PA-C is located at 82 NEW PARK AVE, North Franklin, CT, 06254. Phone: (860) 889-7345.
What is Aaron Smith, PA-C's NPI number?
Aaron Smith, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346644812, issued on 10/13/2014.
Does Aaron Smith, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Aaron Smith, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Aaron Smith, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Aaron Smith, PA-C had 124 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 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 Aaron Smith, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Aaron Smith, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Hcl, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Aaron Smith, PA-C accept Medicare?
Aaron Smith, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 379 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Aaron Smith, PA-C's credentials?
Aaron Smith, PA-C's NPI is 1346644812 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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