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DARELL SHOWS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 854 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: DARELL SHOWS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in MERIDIAN, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 854 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DARELL SHOWS, PA-C filed 9,679 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MERIDIAN, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DARELL SHOWS, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/18/2005

NPI 1871575373

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,679 799% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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DARELL SHOWS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in MERIDIAN, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1871575373. 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.

DARELL SHOWS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1800 12TH ST, MERIDIAN, MS, 39301, with a listed phone of (601) 703-4362. NPI 1871575373 was issued on 11/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHOWS 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 9,679 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 854 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $276K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 59.2%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Provider Details

NPI 1871575373
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/18/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DARELL SHOWS, 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.

MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
MERIDIAN, MS

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.

9,679
Total Claims
$276K
Total Drug Cost
854
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,264
Total Day Supply
296,036
Generic Drug Cost
$243K
Opioid Claims
5,732 (59.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 320, 65-74: 323, 75-84: 173, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
4,416
Gabapentin
1,028
Tizanidine Hcl
578
Pregabalin
500
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
438
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
404
Tramadol Hcl
359
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
302
Duloxetine Hcl
210
Amitriptyline Hcl
208

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How DARELL SHOWS, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

DARELL SHOWS, PA-C's 9,679 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARELL SHOWS, PA-C's specialty?
DARELL SHOWS, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DARELL SHOWS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARELL SHOWS, PA-C wrote 9,679 Medicare Part D claims totaling $276K in drug costs for 854 beneficiaries.
Where is DARELL SHOWS, PA-C located?
DARELL SHOWS, PA-C is located at 1800 12TH ST, MERIDIAN, MS, 39301. Phone: (601) 703-4362.
What is DARELL SHOWS, PA-C's NPI number?
DARELL SHOWS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871575373, issued on 11/18/2005.
Does DARELL SHOWS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DARELL SHOWS, PA-C had 5,732 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 59.2%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DARELL SHOWS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARELL SHOWS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARELL SHOWS, PA-C accept Medicare?
DARELL SHOWS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,679 Part D claims and 854 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARELL SHOWS, PA-C's credentials?
DARELL SHOWS, PA-C's NPI is 1871575373 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

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.
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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