2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1780269571 PA
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BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in TEMPLE, Texas. 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
202
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316

What the federal data shows

BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA filed 202 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in TEMPLE, Texas.

202
Part D claims, 2023

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BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

202 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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 BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2021

NPI 1780269571

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

202 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Texas

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

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).

BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX, 76508, with a listed phone of (254) 724-2111. NPI 1780269571 was issued on 03/12/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUTCHINS 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 202 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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

2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

Provider Details

NPI 1780269571
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/12/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN HUTCHINS, 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.

SCOTT AND WHITE CLINIC
TEMPLE, TX

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA. To verify BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas 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.

202
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
266
Total Day Supply
6,526
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA 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
Azelastine Hcl
52
Fluticasone Propionate
39
Pantoprazole Sodium
34
Clonazepam
13
Prednisone
12
Ipratropium Bromide
11

* 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 BRIAN HUTCHINS, 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

BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's 202 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's specialty?
BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in TEMPLE, Texas. Credentials: PA.
How much does BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA wrote 202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA located?
BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA is located at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX, 76508. Phone: (254) 724-2111.
What is BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's NPI number?
BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780269571, issued on 03/12/2021.
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.
What drugs does BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA accept Medicare?
BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 202 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's credentials?
BRIAN HUTCHINS, PA's NPI is 1780269571 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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