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AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in VILLA RICA, 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
425
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.3036/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
59 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.3036/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 425 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.3036/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
425
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$1.3K
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.

AMANDA DESCALZO, 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

89 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2012

NPI 1508110255

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

425 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

89.3036/100 6.203600000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.3036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 89.3036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.3%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 89.3036/100 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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AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 690 DALLAS HWY STE 103, VILLA RICA, GA, 30180, with a listed phone of (770) 214-2800. NPI 1508110255 was issued on 11/02/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESCALZO 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 425 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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 89.3036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.3964, Cost 68.397), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

690 DALLAS HWY STE 103
VILLA RICA, GA 30180

Provider Details

NPI 1508110255
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/02/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.3036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.3964
Quality
68.397
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMANDA DESCALZO, 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.

WEST GEORGIA GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES,PC
CARROLLTON, 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).

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 AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 425 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.

425
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
673
Total Day Supply
17,688
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$30K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AMANDA DESCALZO, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
93
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
67
Sucralfate
58
Omeprazole
31
Ondansetron Hcl
30
Linzess
Linaclotide
14
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
12
Promethazine Hcl
12
Dicyclomine Hcl
11
Esomeprazole Magnesium
11

* 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 AMANDA DESCALZO, 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

AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's 425 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's specialty?
AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in VILLA RICA, Georgia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C wrote 425 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.3036/100 (Quality: 93.3964, Cost: 68.397). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C located?
AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C is located at 690 DALLAS HWY STE 103, VILLA RICA, GA, 30180. Phone: (770) 214-2800.
What is AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's NPI number?
AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508110255, issued on 11/02/2012.
Does AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $30K in brand drug costs.
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 AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C accept Medicare?
AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 425 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's credentials?
AMANDA DESCALZO, PA-C's NPI is 1508110255 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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