2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1346318789 PAC, MPAS, BBA
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BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA

Medical Physician Assistant in GRANTS PASS, Oregon. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 383 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.25
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA filed 7,956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in GRANTS PASS, Oregon, prescribing 87% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$48.25
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.

BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,956 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/02/2006

NPI 1346318789

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,956 639% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Oregon

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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).

BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC, MPAS, BBA credentials at 1701 NW HAWTHORNE AVENUE, GRANTS PASS, OR, 97526, with a listed phone of (541) 471-3455. NPI 1346318789 was issued on 12/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TOWERS 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 7,956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 383 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $715K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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.

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

1701 NW HAWTHORNE AVENUE
GRANTS PASS, OR 97526

Provider Details

NPI 1346318789
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC, MPAS, BBA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA 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.

SISKIYOU COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
GRANTS PASS, OR

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 BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

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 · Typical

BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 7,956 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.

7,956
Total Claims
$715K
Total Drug Cost
383
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,216
Total Day Supply
441,205
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$532K
Generic Drug Cost
$181K
Opioid Claims
523 (6.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
144

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 73, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
556
Losartan Potassium
317
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
291
Omeprazole
276
Amlodipine Besylate
272
Metoprolol Succinate
249
Lamotrigine
206
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
185
Oxycodone Hcl
185
Lisinopril
183

* 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 BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA 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

BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's 7,956 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's specialty?
BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in GRANTS PASS, Oregon. Credentials: PAC, MPAS, BBA.
How much does BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA wrote 7,956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $715K in drug costs for 383 beneficiaries.
Where is BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA located?
BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA is located at 1701 NW HAWTHORNE AVENUE, GRANTS PASS, OR, 97526. Phone: (541) 471-3455.
What is BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's NPI number?
BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346318789, issued on 12/02/2006.
Does BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $532K in brand drug costs.
Does BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA had 523 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
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 BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA accept Medicare?
BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,956 Part D claims and 383 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's credentials?
BRUCE TOWERS, PAC, MPAS, BBA's NPI is 1346318789 with credentials PAC, MPAS, BBA. 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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