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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1205861192 PAC
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Crystal River, Florida.
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
679
Medicare Part D claims · 449 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC filed 679 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Crystal River, Florida.
- 679
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
679 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Bernadette Hetzel, PAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
679 115% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at SEVEN RIVERS EMERGENCY DEPT, Crystal River, FL, 34428, with a listed phone of (352) 795-8348. NPI 1205861192 was issued on 07/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 679 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 449 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend.
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 | 1205861192 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Bernadette Hetzel, PAC. To verify Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
679
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
449
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 691
- Total Day Supply
- 7,658
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 267
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 68, 65-74: 200, 75-84: 136, 85+: 45
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bernadette Hetzel, PAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
82 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
73 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
62 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
59 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
43 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
34 claims
- Methylprednisolone 31
Methylprednisolone
31 claims
- Naproxen 23
Naproxen
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 82 |
| Prednisone | 73 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 62 |
| Celecoxib | 59 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 43 |
| Azithromycin | 34 |
| Methylprednisolone | 31 |
| Naproxen | 23 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 16 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Bernadette Hetzel, PAC 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
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's 679 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hetzel.
Jason Abraham
Lakeland, FL
Dr. Santiago Abreu
P.A
Miami, FL
Dr. Craig Acosta
PA-C
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Pedro Acosta
M.D
Pembroke Pines, FL
Dr. Pedro Acosta
PA-C
Hallandale Beach, FL
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 Florida 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 Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's specialty? ▼
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Crystal River, Florida. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Bernadette Hetzel, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bernadette Hetzel, PAC wrote 679 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 449 beneficiaries.
Where is Bernadette Hetzel, PAC located? ▼
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC is located at SEVEN RIVERS EMERGENCY DEPT, Crystal River, FL, 34428. Phone: (352) 795-8348.
What is Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's NPI number? ▼
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205861192, issued on 07/11/2006.
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.
What drugs does Bernadette Hetzel, PAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bernadette Hetzel, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 679 Part D claims and 449 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's credentials? ▼
Bernadette Hetzel, PAC's NPI is 1205861192 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
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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.