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CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in ABINGTON, Pennsylvania. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
85.9813/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.9813/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.9813/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
23
Part D claims, 2023

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CATHERINE MCCARTHY, 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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2011

NPI 1447548136

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

85.9813/100 2.88130000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.9813/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 85.9813/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 85.9813/100 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 MCCARTHY, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1200 OLD YORK RD, ABINGTON, PA, 19001, with a listed phone of (215) 481-2450. NPI 1447548136 was issued on 07/14/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCCARTHY 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $278 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 85.9813/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.1596), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1200 OLD YORK RD
ABINGTON, PA 19001

Provider Details

NPI 1447548136
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/14/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.9813
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.1596
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C. To verify CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

23
Total Claims
$278
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23
Total Day Supply
145
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$278
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's specialty?
CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in ABINGTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $278 in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
What is CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.9813/100 (Quality: 80.1596). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C located?
CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C is located at 1200 OLD YORK RD, ABINGTON, PA, 19001. Phone: (215) 481-2450.
What is CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's NPI number?
CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447548136, issued on 07/14/2011.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C accept Medicare?
CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's credentials?
CATHERINE MCCARTHY, PA-C's NPI is 1447548136 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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