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CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA

Physician Assistant in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
93
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.31
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 93 claims across 68 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $15.31 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 93 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/24/2013

NPI 1922346071

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

93 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Physician Assistant share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 100/100 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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CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1922346071. 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.

CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR STE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 939-3699. NPI 1922346071 was issued on 01/24/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BECKHAM 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 93 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

805 SAINT VINCENTS DR STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Provider Details

NPI 1922346071
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/24/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE BECKHAM, 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.

STV SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDICS LLC
HOOVER, AL

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 CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

ConvaTec 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.

93
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
93
Total Day Supply
1,122
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
16 (17.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
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 CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's 93 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's specialty?
CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: PA.
How much does CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA wrote 93 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
What is CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's Medicare quality score?
CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA located?
CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA is located at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR STE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 939-3699.
What is CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's NPI number?
CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922346071, issued on 01/24/2013.
Does CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%.
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 CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA accept Medicare?
CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 93 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's credentials?
CATHERINE BECKHAM, PA's NPI is 1922346071 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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