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CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in GRANT, Nebraska. 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
141
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
67.7372/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$55.54
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GRANT, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 141 claims across 61 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.7372/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $55.54 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.7372 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2006

NPI 1598823528

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

141 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

67.7372/100 15.362799999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
67.7372/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 67.7372/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 67.7372/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GRANT, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1598823528. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 900 LINCOLN AVE, GRANT, NE, 69140, with a listed phone of (308) 352-7200. NPI 1598823528 was issued on 12/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORNELIUS 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 141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67.7372/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 49.5222), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

900 LINCOLN AVE
GRANT, NE 69140

Provider Details

NPI 1598823528
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

67.7372
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
49.5222
Quality
85
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROL CORNELIUS, 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.

PERKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
GRANT, NE

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 CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$56

Largest payer

Organogenesis 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.

141
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
141
Total Day Supply
2,116
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
44 (31.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

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
31
Meloxicam
13
Budesonide Dr
Budesonide
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's 141 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's specialty?
CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GRANT, Nebraska. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C wrote 141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.7372/100 (Quality: 49.5222). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C located?
CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C is located at 900 LINCOLN AVE, GRANT, NE, 69140. Phone: (308) 352-7200.
What is CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's NPI number?
CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598823528, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.2%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Meloxicam, Budesonide Dr. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C accept Medicare?
CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 141 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's credentials?
CAROL CORNELIUS, PA-C's NPI is 1598823528 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

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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