2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1356670244 PA
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BRET STEMRICH, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania. 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
95
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRET STEMRICH, PA filed 95 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania, prescribing 82% generic.

95
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

BRET STEMRICH, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

95 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 BRET STEMRICH, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/24/2009

NPI 1356670244

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

95 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BRET STEMRICH, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 560 PIERCE ST, KINGSTON, PA, 18704, with a listed phone of (570) 283-2161. NPI 1356670244 was issued on 12/24/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEMRICH 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 95 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 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

560 PIERCE ST
KINGSTON, PA 18704

Provider Details

NPI 1356670244
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/24/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRET STEMRICH, PA 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.

GEISINGER CLINIC
DANVILLE, PA

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

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRET STEMRICH, PA. To verify BRET STEMRICH, PA's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BRET STEMRICH, PA — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 95 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.

95
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
219
Total Day Supply
6,508
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How BRET STEMRICH, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

BRET STEMRICH, PA's 95 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRET STEMRICH, PA's specialty?
BRET STEMRICH, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA.
How much does BRET STEMRICH, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRET STEMRICH, PA wrote 95 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is BRET STEMRICH, PA located?
BRET STEMRICH, PA is located at 560 PIERCE ST, KINGSTON, PA, 18704. Phone: (570) 283-2161.
What is BRET STEMRICH, PA's NPI number?
BRET STEMRICH, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356670244, issued on 12/24/2009.
Does BRET STEMRICH, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRET STEMRICH, PA's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BRET STEMRICH, PA accept Medicare?
BRET STEMRICH, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 95 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRET STEMRICH, PA's credentials?
BRET STEMRICH, PA's NPI is 1356670244 with credentials PA. 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.
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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