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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1972660124 PAC
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Physician Assistant in Bethel, Alaska.
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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
67/100
▼ 16 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows
Dianne Wettersten, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,405 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 67/100
- MIPS score · -16 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
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Dianne Wettersten, PAC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
67 7th percentile higher than 7% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Dianne Wettersten, 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, Dianne Wettersten, PAC writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 5% - 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 Dianne Wettersten, PAC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Dianne Wettersten, PAC?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,405 78% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
67/100 16.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Dianne Wettersten, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 67/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 67/100 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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Dianne Wettersten, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 700 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY YUKON-KUSKOKWIN HEALTH CORP, Bethel, AK, 99559, with a listed phone of (907) 543-6000. NPI 1972660124 was issued on 01/03/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,405 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.9, Cost 11.1), 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 | 1972660124 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/03/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
67.002
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.8666
Quality
11.14
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,405
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,296
- Total Day Supply
- 92,991
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 62 (4.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 116
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.87
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 85, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dianne Wettersten, PAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
96 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
56 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
51 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
49 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
44 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 36
Trazodone Hcl
36 claims
- Metformin Hcl 35
Metformin Hcl
35 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 31
Hydrochlorothiazide
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 96 |
| Lisinopril | 56 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 49 |
| Simvastatin | 44 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 36 |
| Metformin Hcl | 35 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Dianne Wettersten, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Dianne Wettersten, PAC's 1,405 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wettersten.
Dr. Juliana Abreu
P.A.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Katherine Alexander
PA-C
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Andrea Allen
PA-C
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Benjamin Allumbaugh
PA-C
Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK
Dr. Sean Allworth
PA-C
Fort Wainwright, AK
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dianne Wettersten, PAC's specialty? ▼
Dianne Wettersten, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Bethel, Alaska. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Dianne Wettersten, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dianne Wettersten, PAC wrote 1,405 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
What is Dianne Wettersten, PAC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Dianne Wettersten, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67/100 (Quality: 78.9, Cost: 11.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Dianne Wettersten, PAC located? ▼
Dianne Wettersten, PAC is located at 700 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY YUKON-KUSKOKWIN HEALTH CORP, Bethel, AK, 99559. Phone: (907) 543-6000.
What is Dianne Wettersten, PAC's NPI number? ▼
Dianne Wettersten, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972660124, issued on 01/03/2007.
Does Dianne Wettersten, PAC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dianne Wettersten, PAC had 62 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
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 Dianne Wettersten, PAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dianne Wettersten, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dianne Wettersten, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
Dianne Wettersten, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,405 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dianne Wettersten, PAC's credentials? ▼
Dianne Wettersten, PAC's NPI is 1972660124 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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