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ERIC DOLASH, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WATERLOO, Iowa. 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
801
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.6098/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$165.78
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ERIC DOLASH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in WATERLOO, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 801 claims across 379 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6098/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $165.78 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ERIC DOLASH, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.6098 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 801 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ERIC DOLASH, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2014

NPI 1497162143

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

801 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

98.6098/100 15.509800000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.6098/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 98.6098/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 98.6098/100 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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ERIC DOLASH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in WATERLOO, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1497162143. 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.

ERIC DOLASH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3741 PHEASANT LN, WATERLOO, IA, 50701, with a listed phone of (319) 234-6000. NPI 1497162143 was issued on 07/15/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOLASH 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 801 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 379 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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 98.6098/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.3659, Cost 100), 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

3741 PHEASANT LN
WATERLOO, IA 50701

Provider Details

NPI 1497162143
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.6098
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.3659
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC DOLASH, 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.

PREMIER DERMATOLOGY LTD
WAVERLY, IA

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 ERIC DOLASH, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$166

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

ERIC DOLASH, PA-C — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 801 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.

801
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
830
Total Day Supply
20,641
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
77

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 129, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
170
Hydrocortisone
112
Ketoconazole
103
Minocycline Hcl
67
Clobetasol Propionate
51
Betamethasone Dipropionate
50
Prednisone
39
Metronidazole
38
Clindamycin Phosphate
23
Terbinafine Hcl
17

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ERIC DOLASH, 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

ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's 801 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's specialty?
ERIC DOLASH, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WATERLOO, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ERIC DOLASH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC DOLASH, PA-C wrote 801 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
ERIC DOLASH, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6098/100 (Quality: 95.3659, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC DOLASH, PA-C located?
ERIC DOLASH, PA-C is located at 3741 PHEASANT LN, WATERLOO, IA, 50701. Phone: (319) 234-6000.
What is ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's NPI number?
ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497162143, issued on 07/15/2014.
Does ERIC DOLASH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K 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 ERIC DOLASH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC DOLASH, PA-C accept Medicare?
ERIC DOLASH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 801 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's credentials?
ERIC DOLASH, PA-C's NPI is 1497162143 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.

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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