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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1134217664 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Little River, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical 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 · 594 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C filed 1,125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Little River, South Carolina.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
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Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,125 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,125 256% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4000 HIGHWAY 9 E, Little River, SC, 29566, with a listed phone of (843) 390-8133. NPI 1134217664 was issued on 10/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 594 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1134217664 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/10/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,125
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
594
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,154
- Total Day Supply
- 14,230
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Opioid Claims
- 82 (7.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 302
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 110, 65-74: 236, 75-84: 192, 85+: 56
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
126 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
85 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
57 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
55 claims
- Cefdinir 47
Cefdinir
47 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 45
Ondansetron Odt
45 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 44
Doxycycline Hyclate
44 claims
- Etodolac 41
Etodolac
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 126 |
| Methylprednisolone | 85 |
| Cephalexin | 57 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 55 |
| Cefdinir | 47 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 45 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 |
| Etodolac | 41 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's 1,125 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Choi-Cohen.
Dr. Katie Aaron
CSFA
Johns Island, SC
McLean Achziger
Sumter, SC
Dr. Bryan Alford
PA-C
West Columbia, SC
Dr. Meghan Allen
PA-C
Charleston, SC
Dr. Jay Altemus
P.A.
West Columbia, SC
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Little River, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C wrote 1,125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 594 beneficiaries.
Where is Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C located? ▼
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C is located at 4000 HIGHWAY 9 E, Little River, SC, 29566. Phone: (843) 390-8133.
What is Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134217664, issued on 10/10/2006.
Does Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methylprednisolone, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,125 Part D claims and 594 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Emily Choi-Cohen, PA-C's NPI is 1134217664 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
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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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