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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1285735688 PAC
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Physician Assistant in St George, Utah.
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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 388 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.2K
51 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
Cortney Bernardo, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,917 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88.6/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- $1.2K
- 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.
Cortney Bernardo, PAC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
89 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Cortney Bernardo, PAC 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, Cortney Bernardo, PAC writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 Cortney Bernardo, PAC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Cortney Bernardo, PAC?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
3,917 396% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88.6/100 5.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Cortney Bernardo, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 88.6/100 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.
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Cortney Bernardo, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 617 E RIVERSIDE DR STE 301, St George, UT, 84790, with a listed phone of (435) 216-7000. NPI 1285735688 was issued on 09/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,917 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 388 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $205K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 71.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.8), 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 | 1285735688 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.5957
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.8103
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cortney Bernardo, PAC 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.
Desert Pain Specialists LLC
St George, UT
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 Cortney Bernardo, PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.2K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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 · Generic-heavy
Cortney Bernardo, PAC - brand share 5.0%
Physician Assistant average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 3,917 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.
3,917
Total Claims
$205K
Total Drug Cost
388
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,229
- Total Day Supply
- 111,423
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $86K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $119K
- Opioid Claims
- 2,807 (71.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 70, 65-74: 172, 75-84: 128, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cortney Bernardo, PAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
764 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
556 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
478 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
392 claims
- Gabapentin 301
Gabapentin
301 claims
- Fentanyl 159
Fentanyl
159 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 123
Tramadol Hcl
123 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 122
Tizanidine Hcl
122 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 764 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 556 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 478 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 392 |
| Gabapentin | 301 |
| Fentanyl | 159 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 123 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 122 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 109 |
| Pregabalin | 109 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Cortney Bernardo, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Cortney Bernardo, PAC's 3,917 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bernardo.
Dr. Saeed Abbaszadeh
PA-C
Salt Lake City, UT
Christopher Abbott
Draper, UT
Dr. Jared Abrams
PA-C
Washington Terrace, UT
Dr. Claire Ackerman
PA-C
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Holly Adams
PA-C
Lehi, UT
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortney Bernardo, PAC's specialty? ▼
Cortney Bernardo, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in St George, Utah. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Cortney Bernardo, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cortney Bernardo, PAC wrote 3,917 Medicare Part D claims totaling $205K in drug costs for 388 beneficiaries.
What is Cortney Bernardo, PAC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Cortney Bernardo, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6/100 (Quality: 79.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cortney Bernardo, PAC located? ▼
Cortney Bernardo, PAC is located at 617 E RIVERSIDE DR STE 301, St George, UT, 84790. Phone: (435) 216-7000.
What is Cortney Bernardo, PAC's NPI number? ▼
Cortney Bernardo, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285735688, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does Cortney Bernardo, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cortney Bernardo, PAC's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
Does Cortney Bernardo, PAC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Cortney Bernardo, PAC had 2,807 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 71.7%.
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 Cortney Bernardo, PAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cortney Bernardo, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cortney Bernardo, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
Cortney Bernardo, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,917 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 Cortney Bernardo, PAC's credentials? ▼
Cortney Bernardo, PAC's NPI is 1285735688 with credentials PAC. 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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