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BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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
347
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
15%
generic claims · 85% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.8449/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.8449/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 347 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.8449/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
347
Part D claims, 2023
15%
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.

BETSY HOPKINS, 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

74 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2006

NPI 1871542506

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

347 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

73.8449/100 9.255099999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.8449/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 73.8449/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.8%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 73.8449/100 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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BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-1414. NPI 1871542506 was issued on 05/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOPKINS 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 347 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 85% brand-name and 15% 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 73.8449/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.2834, Cost 53.3663), 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

171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1871542506
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.8449
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.2834
Quality
53.3663
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETSY HOPKINS, 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.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL
CHARLESTON, SC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C — brand share 85.0%
Specialty average (est.)

85% brand-name claims vs 15% generic, on 347 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.

347
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
357
Total Day Supply
10,620
Brand vs Generic
85% brand / 15% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 14, 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.

What BETSY HOPKINS, 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
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
147
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
59
Odefsey
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala
28
Amlodipine Besylate
18
Juluca
Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine
13
Symtuza
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf
12

* 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 BETSY HOPKINS, 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

BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's 347 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOPKINS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's specialty?
BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C wrote 347 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.8449/100 (Quality: 60.2834, Cost: 53.3663). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C located?
BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414.
What is BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's NPI number?
BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871542506, issued on 05/09/2006.
Does BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's prescribing is 85% brand-name and 15% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M 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 BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Dovato, Odefsey. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C accept Medicare?
BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 347 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's credentials?
BETSY HOPKINS, PA-C's NPI is 1871542506 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.

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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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