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ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO

Orthotist in WOODBRIDGE, 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
438
Medicare Part D claims · 178 beneficiaries · Orthotist avg: 261
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO is a Orthotist ([object Object]) practicing in WOODBRIDGE, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 438 claims across 178 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 438 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/16/2017

NPI 1669913166

Primary specialty

Orthotist

Niche

1,865 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

438 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 261

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Orthotist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Orthotist share within Connecticut

1. Orthotist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthotist share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthotist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthotist) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Orthotist) — 73.5637/100 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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ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO is a Orthotist provider practicing in WOODBRIDGE, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C, CPO. NPI: 1669913166. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthotist provider holding PA-C, CPO credentials at 225 AMITY RD, WOODBRIDGE, CT, 06525, with a listed phone of (203) 903-4270. NPI 1669913166 was issued on 03/16/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWS 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 438 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 178 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. 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 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthotist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,865 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 261 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

225 AMITY RD
WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525

Provider Details

NPI 1669913166
Specialty Orthotist
Credentials PA-C, CPO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/16/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

438
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
460
Total Day Supply
8,811
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
47 (10.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 92, 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.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
101
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
87
Oxycodone Hcl
22
Methocarbamol
20
Lidocaine
19
Celecoxib
18
Diclofenac Sodium
18
Diazepam
16
Prednisone
15
Pregabalin
15

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

Orthotist Overview

How ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO fits within the Orthotist landscape nationally.

1,865
Orthotist Providers in US
53
States with Orthotist
261
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's 438 claims are above the specialty average of 261.

Nearby Orthotist Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Orthotist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's specialty?
ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO specializes in Orthotist and practices in WOODBRIDGE, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C, CPO.
How much does ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO wrote 438 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO located?
ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO is located at 225 AMITY RD, WOODBRIDGE, CT, 06525. Phone: (203) 903-4270.
What is ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's NPI number?
ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669913166, issued on 03/16/2017.
Does ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
How many Orthotist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,865 Orthotist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Orthotist provider writes 261 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO accept Medicare?
ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO appears in CMS Medicare data with 438 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's credentials?
ANDREW DOWS, PA-C, CPO's NPI is 1669913166 with credentials PA-C, CPO. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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