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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1437578259 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in West Columbia, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 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
72
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
96.1/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$836.92
9 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
Bryan Alford, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 72 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96.1/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 72
- Part D claims, 2023
- $836.92
- 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.
Bryan Alford, 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
96 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bryan Alford, PA-C 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, Bryan Alford, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 Bryan Alford, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Bryan Alford, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
72 77% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.1/100 13 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bryan Alford, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 96.1/100 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).
Bryan Alford, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1053 CENTER STREET, West Columbia, SC, 29169, with a listed phone of (800) 491-0909. NPI 1437578259 was issued on 04/09/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 72 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $941 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437578259 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/09/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.0864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.1728
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Bryan Alford, 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.
Spartanburg Medical Center
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Spartanburg, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420007
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 Bryan Alford, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$837
Largest payer
DePuy Synthes Sales 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
72
Total Claims
$941
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 123
- Total Day Supply
- 2,952
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $941
- Opioid Claims
- 26 (36.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.95
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 |
* 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 Bryan Alford, PA-C 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
Bryan Alford, PA-C's 72 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alford.
Dr. Katie Aaron
CSFA
Johns Island, SC
McLean Achziger
Sumter, SC
Dr. Meghan Allen
PA-C
Charleston, SC
Dr. Jay Altemus
P.A.
West Columbia, SC
Dr. Karen Anderson
PA
Charleston, SC
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bryan Alford, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Bryan Alford, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in West Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Bryan Alford, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bryan Alford, PA-C wrote 72 Medicare Part D claims totaling $941 in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is Bryan Alford, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Bryan Alford, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.1/100 (Quality: 92.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bryan Alford, PA-C located? ▼
Bryan Alford, PA-C is located at 1053 CENTER STREET, West Columbia, SC, 29169. Phone: (800) 491-0909.
What is Bryan Alford, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Bryan Alford, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437578259, issued on 04/09/2014.
Does Bryan Alford, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Bryan Alford, PA-C had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%.
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 Bryan Alford, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bryan Alford, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bryan Alford, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Bryan Alford, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 72 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bryan Alford, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Bryan Alford, PA-C's NPI is 1437578259 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
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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