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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1336439967 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Washington, District of Columbia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
257
Medicare Part D claims · 192 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
76.3/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 257 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.3/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 257
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Cheikhna Aidara, 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
76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 52% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 17% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
257 67% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.3/100 6.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 76.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1220 12TH ST SE, Washington, DC, 20003, with a listed phone of (202) 279-1817. NPI 1336439967 was issued on 04/16/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 257 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 192 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.9, Cost 49), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336439967 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/16/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.2694
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.9183
Quality
48.9797
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cheikhna Aidara, 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.
Medstar Urgent Care LLC
Wheaton, MD
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.
257
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 261
- Total Day Supply
- 2,824
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 134
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 60, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
33 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
21 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
20 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
18 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
16 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
15 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 11
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 33 |
| Cephalexin | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 20 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 16 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 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 Cheikhna Aidara, 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
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's 257 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Aidara.
Lula Abdo
Washington, DC
Dr. Omar Abdul-Malik
PA-C
Washington, DC
Dr. Abdul Abdur-Rahman
PA-C
Washington, DC
Dr. Martha Aberra
PA-C
Washington, DC
Dr. Lindsey Abraham
PA-C
Washington, DC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Washington, District of Columbia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C wrote 257 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
What is Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.3/100 (Quality: 71.9, Cost: 49). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C located? ▼
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C is located at 1220 12TH ST SE, Washington, DC, 20003. Phone: (202) 279-1817.
What is Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336439967, issued on 04/16/2011.
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 Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Cephalexin, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 257 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Cheikhna Aidara, PA-C's NPI is 1336439967 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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