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DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C

Physician Assistant in PASCAGOULA, 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
227
Medicare Part D claims · 147 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
96.687/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$82.7
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in PASCAGOULA, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 227 claims across 147 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.687/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $82.7 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.687 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 227 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2018

NPI 1972002806

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

227 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

96.687/100 13.587000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.687/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.687/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.7%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.687/100 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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DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in PASCAGOULA, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1972002806. 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.

DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2809 DENNY AVE, PASCAGOULA, MS, 39581, with a listed phone of (228) 809-5510. NPI 1972002806 was issued on 02/06/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOUCHIN 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 227 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 147 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K 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 96.687/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.7109), 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

2809 DENNY AVE
PASCAGOULA, MS 39581

Provider Details

NPI 1972002806
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/06/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.687
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.7109
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$83

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

227
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
147
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
237
Total Day Supply
3,098
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
89

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 40, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
30
Methylprednisolone
18
Levofloxacin
12
Prednisone
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 DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's 227 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's specialty?
DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in PASCAGOULA, Mississippi. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C wrote 227 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 147 beneficiaries.
What is DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.687/100 (Quality: 93.7109). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C located?
DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C is located at 2809 DENNY AVE, PASCAGOULA, MS, 39581. Phone: (228) 809-5510.
What is DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's NPI number?
DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972002806, issued on 02/06/2018.
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 DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Methylprednisolone, Levofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C accept Medicare?
DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 227 Part D claims and 147 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's credentials?
DESTINY HOUCHIN, PA-C's NPI is 1972002806 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.
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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