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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1487611448 PA-C, FNP-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Quilcene, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 364 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.8/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,489 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.8/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
84 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C sits
This provider among medical physician assistant peers
Across the 7,339 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C writes more Part D claims than 89% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 42% - 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 medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,489 131% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.8/100 0.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 83.8/100 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).
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C, FNP-C credentials at 294843 US HIGHWAY 101, Quilcene, WA, 98376, with a listed phone of (360) 385-3991. NPI 1487611448 was issued on 04/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,489 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 364 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $155K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487611448 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C, FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.8101
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.2614
Quality
80
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C. To verify Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C - brand share 11.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,489 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.
2,489
Total Claims
$155K
Total Drug Cost
364
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,171
- Total Day Supply
- 147,567
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $104K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $49K
- Opioid Claims
- 85 (3.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 74
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.81
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 94, 85+: 36
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
156 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
113 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
110 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
102 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
74 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
66 claims
- Omeprazole 61
Omeprazole
61 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 58
Hydrochlorothiazide
58 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 156 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 113 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 |
| Lisinopril | 102 |
| Losartan Potassium | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 66 |
| Omeprazole | 61 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 52 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 46 |
* 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 Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's 2,489 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Byers.
Dr. Noor Aaf
PA-C
Seattle, WA
Maryan Abdirahman
Olympia, WA
Dr. Elizabeth Abecassis
PA-C
Puyallup, WA
Angelnetta Adams
Seattle, WA
Dr. Nadima Adi
PA-C
Kennewick, WA
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Quilcene, Washington. Credentials: PA-C, FNP-C.
How much does Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C wrote 2,489 Medicare Part D claims totaling $155K in drug costs for 364 beneficiaries.
What is Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8/100 (Quality: 74.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C located? ▼
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C is located at 294843 US HIGHWAY 101, Quilcene, WA, 98376. Phone: (360) 385-3991.
What is Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487611448, issued on 04/26/2006.
Does Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
Does Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 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 Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,489 Part D claims and 364 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Candace Byers, PA-C, FNP-C's NPI is 1487611448 with credentials PA-C, FNP-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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