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CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C

Physician Assistant in TOWSON, Maryland. 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
695
Medicare Part D claims · 289 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.4/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.4/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 695 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.4/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
695
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

CAROLYN BLAIR, 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

99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2011

NPI 1255614129

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

695 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

99.4/100 16.30000000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.4/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 99.4/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 99.4/100 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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CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in TOWSON, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1255614129. 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.

CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 7601 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (410) 337-1000. NPI 1255614129 was issued on 09/27/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAIR 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 695 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 289 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. 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 99.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

7601 OSLER DR
TOWSON, MD 21204

Provider Details

NPI 1255614129
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.4
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROLYN BLAIR, 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.

EPIPHANY DERMATOLOGY OF MARYLAND, PA
TOWSON, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 695 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.

695
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
289
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
803
Total Day Supply
21,587
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 127, 75-84: 97, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
143
Ketoconazole
83
Betamethasone Dipropionate
79
Mometasone Furoate
58
Mupirocin
34
Hydrocortisone
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
25
Clindamycin Phosphate
21
Clobetasol Propionate
21
Fluorouracil
21

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CAROLYN BLAIR, 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

CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's 695 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's specialty?
CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in TOWSON, Maryland. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C wrote 695 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 289 beneficiaries.
What is CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.4/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C located?
CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C is located at 7601 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 337-1000.
What is CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's NPI number?
CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255614129, issued on 09/27/2011.
Does CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
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 CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Betamethasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C accept Medicare?
CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 695 Part D claims and 289 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's credentials?
CAROLYN BLAIR, PA-C's NPI is 1255614129 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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