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BRANDON CARAG, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in CHARLESTON, West Virginia. 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
654
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1191/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$6.6K
68 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRANDON CARAG, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1191/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 654 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.1191/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
654
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$6.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BRANDON CARAG, 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

90 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 BRANDON CARAG, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2018

NPI 1124512033

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

654 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

90.1191/100 7.019100000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within West Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.1191/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.1%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 90.1191/100 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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BRANDON CARAG, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in CHARLESTON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1124512033. 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.

BRANDON CARAG, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3100 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE 900, CHARLESTON, WV, 25304, with a listed phone of (304) 388-5880. NPI 1124512033 was issued on 06/15/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARAG 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 654 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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 90.1191/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.9698), 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

3100 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE 900
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

Provider Details

NPI 1124512033
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.1191
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.9698
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDON CARAG, 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.

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
CHARLESTON, WV

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRANDON CARAG, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.6K

Largest payer

AngioDynamics, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRANDON CARAG, PA-C — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 654 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.

654
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
726
Total Day Supply
19,665
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
31% female / 69% 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
Metoprolol Tartrate
115
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
82
Atorvastatin Calcium
80
Pantoprazole Sodium
75
Furosemide
51
Amiodarone Hcl
48
Potassium Chloride
44
Lisinopril
31
Losartan Potassium
18
Rosuvastatin Calcium
14

* 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 BRANDON CARAG, 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

BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's 654 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CARAG.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's specialty?
BRANDON CARAG, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in CHARLESTON, West Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BRANDON CARAG, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON CARAG, PA-C wrote 654 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
What is BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
BRANDON CARAG, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (Quality: 66.9698). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRANDON CARAG, PA-C located?
BRANDON CARAG, PA-C is located at 3100 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE 900, CHARLESTON, WV, 25304. Phone: (304) 388-5880.
What is BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's NPI number?
BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124512033, issued on 06/15/2018.
Does BRANDON CARAG, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K 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 BRANDON CARAG, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON CARAG, PA-C accept Medicare?
BRANDON CARAG, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 654 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's credentials?
BRANDON CARAG, PA-C's NPI is 1124512033 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.

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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