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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1710090626 MS PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Cleveland, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 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
618
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.1/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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 Knuth, MS PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 618 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.1/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 618
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- 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 Knuth, MS 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
95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Knuth, MS 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, Candace Knuth, MS PA-C writes more Part D claims than 88% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 80% - placing this provider in the high-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 Candace Knuth, MS 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 Candace Knuth, MS PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
618 96% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.1/100 12 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 95.1/100 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).
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding MS PA-C credentials at 9500 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH, 44195, with a listed phone of (440) 312-0710. NPI 1710090626 was issued on 08/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 618 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 337 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710090626 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | MS PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.1056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8042
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Candace Knuth, MS PA-C. To verify Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C - brand share 2.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 618 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.
618
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 644
- Total Day Supply
- 5,924
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $212
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 139 (22.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 298
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.97
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Candace Knuth, MS PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
237 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
126 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 69
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
69 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 35
Tramadol Hcl
35 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 34
Oxycodone Hcl
34 claims
- Meloxicam 25
Meloxicam
25 claims
- Amoxicillin 24
Amoxicillin
24 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 14
Doxycycline Hyclate
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clindamycin Hcl | 237 |
| Mupirocin | 126 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 69 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 34 |
| Meloxicam | 25 |
| Amoxicillin | 24 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 13 |
* 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 Candace Knuth, MS PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's 618 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Knuth.
Dr. Mary Accurso
PA-C
Youngstown, OH
Dr. Justin Albright
PA-C
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Benjamin Allen
PA-C
Lima, OH
Dr. Kristen Anderson
PA-C
Columbus, OH
Kyle Anderson
Lima, OH
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's specialty? ▼
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Cleveland, Ohio. Credentials: MS PA-C.
How much does Candace Knuth, MS PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Candace Knuth, MS PA-C wrote 618 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
What is Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1/100 (Quality: 86.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Candace Knuth, MS PA-C located? ▼
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH, 44195. Phone: (440) 312-0710.
What is Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710090626, issued on 08/16/2006.
Does Candace Knuth, MS PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $212 in brand drug costs.
Does Candace Knuth, MS PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Candace Knuth, MS PA-C had 139 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.5%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 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 Candace Knuth, MS PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clindamycin Hcl, Mupirocin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Candace Knuth, MS PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 618 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's credentials? ▼
Candace Knuth, MS PA-C's NPI is 1710090626 with credentials MS 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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