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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1831798362 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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Surgical Physician Assistant in New Britain, Connecticut.
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
190
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
69.2/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$491.22
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 190 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 69.2/100
- MIPS score · -14 vs avg
- 190
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- generic prescribing
- $491.22
- 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 Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
69 8th percentile higher than 8% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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, Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT writes more Part D claims than 59% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 4% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
190 40% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
69.2/100 13.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 69.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 69.2/100 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).
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 100 GRAND ST, New Britain, CT, 06052, with a listed phone of (860) 223-0800. NPI 1831798362 was issued on 10/26/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 190 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 69.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 38.4), 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 | 1831798362 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/26/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
69.2133
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
38.4265
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.
Vascular CT PLLC
Darien, CT
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 Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$491
Largest payer
Tactile Systems Technology 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 · Above average
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - brand share 46.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 190 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.
190
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 311
- Total Day Supply
- 7,955
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $94K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 33
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.00
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Xarelto
Xarelto
57 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
28 claims
- Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil
25 claims
- Gabapentin 18
Gabapentin
18 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 16
Atorvastatin Calcium
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 57 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 28 |
| Cefadroxil | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 |
* 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 Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 190 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kusako.
Dr. Lauren Adams
PA-C
Fairfield, CT
Dr. Sarah Adams
PA-C
Waterbury, CT
Sofia Adams
Hartford, CT
Dr. Aasiya Ahmed
PA-C
Norwich, CT
Dr. Jason Allard
PA-C
Norwich, CT
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty? ▼
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in New Britain, Connecticut. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 190 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
What is Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score? ▼
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.2/100 (Quality: 38.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located? ▼
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 100 GRAND ST, New Britain, CT, 06052. Phone: (860) 223-0800.
What is Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number? ▼
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831798362, issued on 10/26/2020.
Does Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $94K 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.
What drugs does Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Xarelto, Eliquis, Cefadroxil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare? ▼
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 190 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials? ▼
Brandon Kusako, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1831798362 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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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