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CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in TOLEDO, Ohio. 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
84.7849/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.7849/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.7849/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
38
Part D claims, 2023

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CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2014

NPI 1518385509

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

38 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

84.7849/100 1.684899999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.7849/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 84.7849/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.8%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 84.7849/100 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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CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in TOLEDO, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1518385509. 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.

CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4405 N HOLLAND SYLVANIA RD, TOLEDO, OH, 43623, with a listed phone of (567) 803-0426. NPI 1518385509 was issued on 04/07/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STECHSCHULTE 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 38 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $303 in drug spend. 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 84.7849/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.0969, Cost 74.1861), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

4405 N HOLLAND SYLVANIA RD
TOLEDO, OH 43623

Provider Details

NPI 1518385509
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/07/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.7849
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.0969
Quality
74.1861
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, 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.

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS LIMA SPECIALTY CARE LLC
LIMA, OH
MERCY HEALTH URGENT CARE LLC
TOLEDO, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA. To verify CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

38
Total Claims
$303
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
38
Total Day Supply
283
Generic Drug Cost
$271
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's 38 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's specialty?
CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in TOLEDO, Ohio. Credentials: PA.
How much does CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $303 in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
What is CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's Medicare quality score?
CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.7849/100 (Quality: 75.0969, Cost: 74.1861). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA located?
CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA is located at 4405 N HOLLAND SYLVANIA RD, TOLEDO, OH, 43623. Phone: (567) 803-0426.
What is CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's NPI number?
CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518385509, issued on 04/07/2014.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA accept Medicare?
CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's credentials?
CYNTHIA STECHSCHULTE, PA's NPI is 1518385509 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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