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DREW APPLE, PA-C

Physician Assistant in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
32
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
54.9749/100
▼ 28 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DREW APPLE, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 32 claims across 23 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.9749/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DREW APPLE, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 54.9749 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DREW APPLE, PA-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/13/2008

NPI 1508037912

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

32 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

54.9749/100 28.125099999999996% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Physician Assistant share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
54.9749/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 54.9749/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 54.9749/100 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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DREW APPLE, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1508037912. 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.

DREW APPLE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 8501 HARCOURT RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260, with a listed phone of (317) 875-9105. NPI 1508037912 was issued on 03/13/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPLE 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 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $380 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.5%. 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 54.9749/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 36.7145, Cost 31.535), 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

8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260

Provider Details

NPI 1508037912
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/13/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

54.9749
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
36.7145
Quality
31.535
Cost
78
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DREW APPLE, 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.

ORTHOPAEDICS-INDIANAPOLIS, INC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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.

32
Total Claims
$380
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
32
Total Day Supply
212
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$380
Opioid Claims
12 (37.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23

Physician Assistant Overview

How DREW APPLE, 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

DREW APPLE, PA-C's 32 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DREW APPLE, PA-C's specialty?
DREW APPLE, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DREW APPLE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DREW APPLE, PA-C wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $380 in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
What is DREW APPLE, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
DREW APPLE, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.9749/100 (Quality: 36.7145, Cost: 31.535). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DREW APPLE, PA-C located?
DREW APPLE, PA-C is located at 8501 HARCOURT RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260. Phone: (317) 875-9105.
What is DREW APPLE, PA-C's NPI number?
DREW APPLE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508037912, issued on 03/13/2008.
Does DREW APPLE, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DREW APPLE, PA-C had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.5%.
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.
Does DREW APPLE, PA-C accept Medicare?
DREW APPLE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DREW APPLE, PA-C's credentials?
DREW APPLE, PA-C's NPI is 1508037912 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.

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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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