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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1710915566 PA
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Poughkeepsie, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
34
Medicare Part D claims · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.6/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Andrew Gardner, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.6/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 34
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- generic prescribing
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.
Andrew Gardner, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Andrew Gardner, PA sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Andrew Gardner, PA writes more Part D claims than 13% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 52% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Andrew Gardner, PA. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Andrew Gardner, PA?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
34 89% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.6/100 3.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Andrew Gardner, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 86.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Andrew Gardner, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 45 READE PL, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, with a listed phone of (845) 483-6217. NPI 1710915566 was issued on 06/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 34 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710915566 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/29/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.6449
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.1318
Quality
74
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Andrew Gardner, PA. To verify Andrew Gardner, PA's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Andrew Gardner, PA - brand share 32.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 34 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.
34
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 34
- Total Day Supply
- 769
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $187
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.93
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Andrew Gardner, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Andrew Gardner, PA's 34 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gardner.
Dr. Katrina Abdalla
PA
Utica, NY
Dr. Bahgat Abdelaziz
P.A.
Auburn, NY
Dr. Nasir Abdul-Wadud
PA
Syracuse, NY
Dr. Anat Abeckaser
PA
Brooklyn, NY
Faiz Abed
Staten Island, NY
Compare Surgical 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 New York medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Gardner, PA's specialty? ▼
Andrew Gardner, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Poughkeepsie, New York. Credentials: PA.
How much does Andrew Gardner, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Andrew Gardner, PA wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is Andrew Gardner, PA's Medicare quality score? ▼
Andrew Gardner, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.6/100 (Quality: 80.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Andrew Gardner, PA located? ▼
Andrew Gardner, PA is located at 45 READE PL, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601. Phone: (845) 483-6217.
What is Andrew Gardner, PA's NPI number? ▼
Andrew Gardner, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710915566, issued on 06/29/2006.
Does Andrew Gardner, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Andrew Gardner, PA's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Andrew Gardner, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Andrew Gardner, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 34 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Andrew Gardner, PA's credentials? ▼
Andrew Gardner, PA's NPI is 1710915566 with credentials PA. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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