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Caryn Grim, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in Morehead, Kentucky. 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
364
Medicare Part D claims · 191 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Caryn Grim, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 364 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
364
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Caryn Grim, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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 Caryn Grim, PA 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, Caryn Grim, PA writes more Part D claims than 78% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 11% — 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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality — percentile: 37Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality — percentile: 75Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality — percentile: 73Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality — percentile: 98Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality — percentile: 97Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality — percentile: 47Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality — percentile: 60Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality — percentile: 30Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality — percentile: 53Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality — 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volume — percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality — percentile: 72Caryn Grim, PA — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality — percentile: 11
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 Caryn Grim, PA. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Caryn Grim, PA?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2014

NPI 1104229699

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

364 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

75/100 8.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner — 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.2%Pharmacist — 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Mental Health Counselor — 4.6%Mental Health Counselor4.6%Clinical Social Worker — 4.1%Clinical Social Worker4.1%Physical Therapist — 3.7%Physical Therapist3.7%Surgical Physician Assistant — 0.2%Surgical Physician Assistant0.2%
Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Caryn Grim, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 75/100 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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Caryn Grim, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1350 FLEMINGSBURG RD, Morehead, KY, 40351, with a listed phone of (859) 263-5140. NPI 1104229699 was issued on 09/29/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Grim 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 364 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

1350 FLEMINGSBURG RD
Morehead, KY 40351

Provider Details

NPI 1104229699
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Caryn Grim, PA 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.

St. Claire Medical Center Inc
Morehead, KY

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

364
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
374
Total Day Supply
6,607
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 48, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Caryn Grim, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
38
Prednisone
38
Meloxicam
34
Naproxen
32
Celecoxib
30
Cefadroxil
25
Ibuprofen
25
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
24
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
20
Methocarbamol
17

* 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 Caryn Grim, PA 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

Caryn Grim, PA's 364 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Kentucky

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

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 Kentucky 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 Caryn Grim, PA's specialty?
Caryn Grim, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Morehead, Kentucky. Credentials: PA.
How much does Caryn Grim, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Caryn Grim, PA wrote 364 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
What is Caryn Grim, PA's Medicare quality score?
Caryn Grim, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Caryn Grim, PA located?
Caryn Grim, PA is located at 1350 FLEMINGSBURG RD, Morehead, KY, 40351. Phone: (859) 263-5140.
What is Caryn Grim, PA's NPI number?
Caryn Grim, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104229699, issued on 09/29/2014.
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 Caryn Grim, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Caryn Grim, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Prednisone, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Caryn Grim, PA accept Medicare?
Caryn Grim, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 364 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Caryn Grim, PA's credentials?
Caryn Grim, PA's NPI is 1104229699 with credentials PA. 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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.