2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1669144184 PA
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CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in VESTAVIA, 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
183
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
81.0318/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$116.48
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in VESTAVIA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 183 claims across 58 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.0318/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $116.48 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.0318 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2021

NPI 1669144184

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

183 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

81.0318/100 2.0681999999999903% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.0318/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 81.0318/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 81.0318/100 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 FAUGHT, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in VESTAVIA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1669144184. 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 FAUGHT, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2871 ACTON RD STE 100, VESTAVIA, AL, 35243, with a listed phone of (205) 716-6900. NPI 1669144184 was issued on 10/03/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FAUGHT 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 183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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 81.0318/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.6865, Cost 66.0862), 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

2871 ACTON RD STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243

Provider Details

NPI 1669144184
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/03/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.0318
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.6865
Quality
66.0862
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE FAUGHT, 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.

AFFINITY CARDIO-THORACIC SPECIALISTS LLC
VESTAVIA, 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 FAUGHT, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$116

Largest payer

Pulmonx Corporation

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.

183
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
285
Total Day Supply
6,808
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
28% female / 72% 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
Furosemide
33
Potassium Chloride
33
Metoprolol Succinate
22
Atorvastatin Calcium
20
Amiodarone Hcl
14

* 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 CATHERINE FAUGHT, 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

CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's 183 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's specialty?
CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in VESTAVIA, Alabama. Credentials: PA.
How much does CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA wrote 183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
What is CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's Medicare quality score?
CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.0318/100 (Quality: 70.6865, Cost: 66.0862). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA located?
CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA is located at 2871 ACTON RD STE 100, VESTAVIA, AL, 35243. Phone: (205) 716-6900.
What is CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's NPI number?
CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669144184, issued on 10/03/2021.
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 CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Potassium Chloride, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA accept Medicare?
CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 183 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's credentials?
CATHERINE FAUGHT, PA's NPI is 1669144184 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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