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CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C

Physician Assistant in DES MOINES, Iowa. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 331 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
88.6368/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in DES MOINES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 331 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6368/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6368 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,414 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2005

NPI 1942296876

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,414 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

88.6368/100 5.5367999999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6368/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.6368/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.6368/100 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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CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1942296876. 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.

CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA, 50314, with a listed phone of (515) 282-2319. NPI 1942296876 was issued on 09/26/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRADSHAW 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 1,414 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 331 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $185K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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 88.6368/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.3841, Cost 67.0719), 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

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Provider Details

NPI 1942296876
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.6368
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.3841
Quality
67.0719
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHAD BRADSHAW, 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.

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER
★★★☆☆ 3/5
DES MOINES, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 160101

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.

1,414
Total Claims
$185K
Total Drug Cost
331
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,099
Total Day Supply
87,261
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 112, 65-74: 171, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
167
Atorvastatin Calcium
118
Lisinopril
87
Amlodipine Besylate
75
Furosemide
67
Losartan Potassium
65
Eliquis
Apixaban
60
Rosuvastatin Calcium
50
Carvedilol
46
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
41

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's 1,414 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's specialty?
CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C wrote 1,414 Medicare Part D claims totaling $185K in drug costs for 331 beneficiaries.
What is CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6368/100 (Quality: 78.3841, Cost: 67.0719). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C located?
CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C is located at 1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA, 50314. Phone: (515) 282-2319.
What is CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's NPI number?
CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942296876, issued on 09/26/2005.
Does CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
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 CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C accept Medicare?
CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,414 Part D claims and 331 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's credentials?
CHAD BRADSHAW, PA-C's NPI is 1942296876 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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