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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1851647663 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Bozeman, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 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
837
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.8/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$155.17
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Clare Welch, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 837 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.8/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 837
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $155.17
- 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.
Clare Welch, 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
81 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Clare Welch, 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, Clare Welch, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 79% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - 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 Clare Welch, 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 Clare Welch, PA-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
837 6% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.8/100 2.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Clare Welch, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 80.8/100 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).
Clare Welch, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 931 HIGHLAND BLVD STE 3260, Bozeman, MT, 59715, with a listed phone of (406) 414-5546. NPI 1851647663 was issued on 07/30/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 837 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $424K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.8, Cost 58.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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 | 1851647663 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/30/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.806
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.7634
Quality
58.0898
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Clare Welch, 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.
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Bozeman, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270057
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 Clare Welch, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$155
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Clare Welch, PA-C - brand share 17.0%
Physician Assistant average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 837 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.
837
Total Claims
$424K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,565
- Total Day Supply
- 45,258
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $400K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
- Opioid Claims
- 69 (8.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 84% female / 16% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Clare Welch, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
123 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
98 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
61 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
54 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
51 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 44
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
44 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 34
Alendronate Sodium
34 claims
- Leucovorin Calcium 33
Leucovorin Calcium
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 123 |
| Prednisone | 98 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 61 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 51 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 44 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 34 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | 33 |
| Methylprednisolone | 33 |
| Celecoxib | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Clare Welch, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Clare Welch, PA-C's 837 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Welch.
Dr. Patrick Alduenda
PA-C
Helena, MT
Dr. Jesse Alfiero
PA-C
Ronan, MT
Dr. Robert Alfiero
PA-C
Ronan, MT
Dr. Sarah Alke
PA-C
Bozeman, MT
Dr. Janel Allison-Shamblin
PA-C
Bozeman, MT
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clare Welch, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Clare Welch, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Bozeman, Montana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Clare Welch, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Clare Welch, PA-C wrote 837 Medicare Part D claims totaling $424K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
What is Clare Welch, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Clare Welch, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.8/100 (Quality: 88.8, Cost: 58.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Clare Welch, PA-C located? ▼
Clare Welch, PA-C is located at 931 HIGHLAND BLVD STE 3260, Bozeman, MT, 59715. Phone: (406) 414-5546.
What is Clare Welch, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Clare Welch, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851647663, issued on 07/30/2012.
Does Clare Welch, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Clare Welch, PA-C's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $400K in brand drug costs.
Does Clare Welch, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Clare Welch, PA-C had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Clare Welch, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Clare Welch, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Clare Welch, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Clare Welch, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 837 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Clare Welch, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Clare Welch, PA-C's NPI is 1851647663 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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