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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1962874792 PA-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Hamden, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,527 in Medical 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
632
Medicare Part D claims · 360 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
84.5/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Eric Black, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 632 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.5/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 632
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Eric Black, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Eric Black, PA-C sits
This provider among medical physician assistant peers
Across the 7,339 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Eric Black, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 45% - 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 medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Eric Black, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Eric Black, PA-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
632 41% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.5/100 1.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Eric Black, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 84.5/100 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.
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).
Eric Black, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1650 DIXWELL AVE, Hamden, CT, 06514, with a listed phone of (203) 288-1700. NPI 1962874792 was issued on 10/20/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 632 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 360 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3, Cost 59.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962874792 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/20/2015 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.4788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2865
Quality
59.5997
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Eric Black, 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.
Emergency Physicians OF Connecticut PC
Derby, CT
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.
632
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
360
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 637
- Total Day Supply
- 5,874
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 71 (11.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 190
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.67
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 91, 65-74: 144, 75-84: 85, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Eric Black, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
56 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
53 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
39 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
32 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
31 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
28 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
28 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 56 |
| Cephalexin | 53 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 39 |
| Azithromycin | 32 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 31 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 28 |
| Ibuprofen | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 23 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 |
* 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 Eric Black, 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
Eric Black, PA-C's 632 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Black.
Dr. Shiza Abbas
PA-C
Norwich, CT
Shalima Abdalla
Waterbury, CT
Dr. Samantha Abraham
PA-C
New Britain, CT
Dr. Elaine Accorsini
P.A.
Norwalk, CT
Dr. Allison Adajian
PA-C
Hartford, CT
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Black, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Eric Black, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Hamden, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Eric Black, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Eric Black, PA-C wrote 632 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 360 beneficiaries.
What is Eric Black, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Eric Black, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5/100 (Quality: 79.3, Cost: 59.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Eric Black, PA-C located? ▼
Eric Black, PA-C is located at 1650 DIXWELL AVE, Hamden, CT, 06514. Phone: (203) 288-1700.
What is Eric Black, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Eric Black, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962874792, issued on 10/20/2015.
Does Eric Black, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Eric Black, PA-C had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.
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 Eric Black, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eric Black, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Black, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Eric Black, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 632 Part D claims and 360 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Black, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Eric Black, PA-C's NPI is 1962874792 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.
- 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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