2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1770255762 PA
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CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA

Physician Assistant in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.9565/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$69.03
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.9565/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.9565/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
79
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$69.03
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.

CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

88 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2021

NPI 1770255762

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

87.9565/100 4.856500000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Physician Assistant share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.9565/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.9565/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.9565/100 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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CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD STE 306, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804, with a listed phone of (260) 458-3610. NPI 1770255762 was issued on 09/29/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUITRAGO 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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 87.9565/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.048), 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

7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD STE 306
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Provider Details

NPI 1770255762
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.9565
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.048
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHELSEY BUITRAGO, 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.

LUTHERAN MEDICAL GROUP LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$69

Largest payer

Davol 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 79 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.

79
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
143
Total Day Supply
4,055
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
8.11
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: N/A, 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
Lokelma
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
14
Amlodipine Besylate
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's 79 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's specialty?
CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: PA.
How much does CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's Medicare quality score?
CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9565/100 (Quality: 74.048). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA located?
CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA is located at 7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD STE 306, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 458-3610.
What is CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's NPI number?
CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770255762, issued on 09/29/2021.
Does CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
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 CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lokelma, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA accept Medicare?
CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's credentials?
CHELSEY BUITRAGO, PA's NPI is 1770255762 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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