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ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC

Physician Assistant in NEW BERN, North Carolina. 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
958
Medicare Part D claims · 407 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.3895/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.6K
69 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3895/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 958 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3895/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
958
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$2.6K
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.

ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2011

NPI 1750662946

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

958 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

83.3895/100 0.28950000000000387% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3895/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 83.3895/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 83.3895/100 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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ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 2115 NEUSE BLVD, NEW BERN, NC, 28560, with a listed phone of (252) 633-4461. NPI 1750662946 was issued on 09/01/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DRYDEN 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 958 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 407 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $464K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. 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 83.3895/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.0543, Cost 83.244), 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

2115 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560

Provider Details

NPI 1750662946
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/01/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3895
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.0543
Quality
83.244
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC 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.

EASTERN DERMATOLOGY PA
NEWPORT, NC

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 ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 958 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

958
Total Claims
$464K
Total Drug Cost
407
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,149
Total Day Supply
30,054
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$430K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 241, 75-84: 122, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC 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
Clobetasol Propionate
143
Ketoconazole
138
Fluconazole
85
Triamcinolone Acetonide
73
Metronidazole
58
Doxycycline Hyclate
44
Fluorouracil
40
Mupirocin
36
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
35
Clindamycin Phosphate
28

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's 958 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DRYDEN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's specialty?
ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in NEW BERN, North Carolina. Credentials: PAC.
How much does ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC wrote 958 Medicare Part D claims totaling $464K in drug costs for 407 beneficiaries.
What is ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's Medicare quality score?
ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3895/100 (Quality: 63.0543, Cost: 83.244). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC located?
ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC is located at 2115 NEUSE BLVD, NEW BERN, NC, 28560. Phone: (252) 633-4461.
What is ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's NPI number?
ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750662946, issued on 09/01/2011.
Does ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $430K in brand drug costs.
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 ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 958 Part D claims and 407 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's credentials?
ELIZABETH DRYDEN, PAC's NPI is 1750662946 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

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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