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CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in TINLEY PARK, Illinois. 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
899
Medicare Part D claims · 388 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.7155/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$774.83
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.7155/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 899 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.7155/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
899
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$774.83
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

CATRINA BRUCATO, 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

83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/01/2010

NPI 1912216458

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

899 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

82.7155/100 0.3844999999999885% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.7155/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 82.7155/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.7%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 82.7155/100 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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CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in TINLEY PARK, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1912216458. 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.

CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 18425 W CREEK DR, TINLEY PARK, IL, 60477, with a listed phone of (708) 444-8300. NPI 1912216458 was issued on 10/01/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUCATO 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 899 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 388 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $549K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 82.7155/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 42.385), 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

18425 W CREEK DR
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477

Provider Details

NPI 1912216458
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/01/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.7155
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
42.385
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATRINA BRUCATO, 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.

DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES LTD
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL

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 CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$775

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C. To verify CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 899 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.

899
Total Claims
$549K
Total Drug Cost
388
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
995
Total Day Supply
24,674
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$516K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 143, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
146
Triamcinolone Acetonide
123
Hydrocortisone
83
Clobetasol Propionate
68
Mupirocin
59
Fluocinonide
41
Betamethasone Dipropionate
32
Clindamycin Phosphate
26
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
25
Hydroxyzine Hcl
25

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How CATRINA BRUCATO, 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

CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's 899 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's specialty?
CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in TINLEY PARK, Illinois. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C wrote 899 Medicare Part D claims totaling $549K in drug costs for 388 beneficiaries.
What is CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7155/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 42.385). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C located?
CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C is located at 18425 W CREEK DR, TINLEY PARK, IL, 60477. Phone: (708) 444-8300.
What is CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's NPI number?
CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912216458, issued on 10/01/2010.
Does CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $516K in brand drug costs.
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.
What drugs does CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C accept Medicare?
CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 899 Part D claims and 388 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's credentials?
CATRINA BRUCATO, PA-C's NPI is 1912216458 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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