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EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in ELIZABETH, New Jersey. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 176 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Industry payments
$199.37
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C filed 1,147 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in ELIZABETH, New Jersey.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$199.37
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,147 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2005

NPI 1609873231

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,147 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within New Jersey

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

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

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 500 WESTFIELD AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07208, with a listed phone of (908) 994-1500. NPI 1609873231 was issued on 06/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAKLER 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 1,147 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 176 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K 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.

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

500 WESTFIELD AVE
ELIZABETH, NJ 07208

Provider Details

NPI 1609873231
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD RAKLER, 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.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CARE LLC
ELIZABETH, NJ

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

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 EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$199

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

1,147
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
176
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,260
Total Day Supply
62,544
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
66
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
61
Losartan Potassium
54
Fluticasone Propionate
52
Metformin Hcl
48
Azithromycin
35
Alendronate Sodium
31
Levothyroxine Sodium
30
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
30
Meloxicam
30

* 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 EDWARD RAKLER, 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

EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's 1,147 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RAKLER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's specialty?
EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in ELIZABETH, New Jersey. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C wrote 1,147 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 176 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C located?
EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C is located at 500 WESTFIELD AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07208. Phone: (908) 994-1500.
What is EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's NPI number?
EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609873231, issued on 06/28/2005.
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 EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C accept Medicare?
EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,147 Part D claims and 176 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's credentials?
EDWARD RAKLER, PA-C's NPI is 1609873231 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.

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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