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ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC

Physician Assistant in HELENA, Montana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
81.435/100
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What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in HELENA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 159 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.435/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.435 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,218 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/09/2007

NPI 1891983458

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,218 181% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

81.435/100 1.664999999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Physician Assistant share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.435/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 81.435/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 81.435/100 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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ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in HELENA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PAC. NPI: 1891983458. 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.

ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 3330 PTARMIGAN LN, HELENA, MT, 59602, with a listed phone of (406) 457-4180. NPI 1891983458 was issued on 10/09/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERKRAM 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 2,218 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.0%. 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 81.435/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.2294, Cost 64.8872), 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

3330 PTARMIGAN LN
HELENA, MT 59602

Provider Details

NPI 1891983458
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/09/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.435
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.2294
Quality
64.8872
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC 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.

ST PETERS HEALTH
★★★☆☆ 3/5
HELENA, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270003

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,218
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,637
Total Day Supply
133,357
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
156 (7.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
134
Atorvastatin Calcium
131
Omeprazole
112
Losartan Potassium
80
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
71
Hydrochlorothiazide
61
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Potassium Chloride
53
Duloxetine Hcl
51
Gabapentin
50

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's 2,218 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's specialty?
ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in HELENA, Montana. Credentials: PAC.
How much does ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC wrote 2,218 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
What is ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's Medicare quality score?
ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.435/100 (Quality: 73.2294, Cost: 64.8872). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC located?
ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC is located at 3330 PTARMIGAN LN, HELENA, MT, 59602. Phone: (406) 457-4180.
What is ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's NPI number?
ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891983458, issued on 10/09/2007.
Does ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC had 156 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.0%.
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 ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC accept Medicare?
ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,218 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's credentials?
ASHLEY BERKRAM, PAC's NPI is 1891983458 with credentials PAC. 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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