2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1396739504 PA-C
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ERIC WHEELER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in CASA GRANDE, Arizona. 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
220
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
69.7633/100
▼ 13 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$56.21
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC WHEELER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.7633/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 220 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

69.7633/100
MIPS score · -13 vs avg
220
Part D claims, 2023
$56.21
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.

ERIC WHEELER, 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

70 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 ERIC WHEELER, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2005

NPI 1396739504

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

220 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

69.7633/100 13.336699999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Physician Assistant share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.7633/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 69.7633/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.8%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 69.7633/100 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 WHEELER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1780 E FLORENCE BLVD, CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85222, with a listed phone of (520) 836-8988. NPI 1396739504 was issued on 09/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHEELER 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 220 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.8%. 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 69.7633/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 53.336, Cost 45.875), 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

1780 E FLORENCE BLVD
CASA GRANDE, AZ 85222

Provider Details

NPI 1396739504
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/01/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

69.7633
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
53.336
Quality
45.875
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC WHEELER, 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.

SIERRA ORTHOPEDICS PC
CASA GRANDE, AZ

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 WHEELER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$56

Largest payer

Ferring Pharmaceuticals 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.

220
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
226
Total Day Supply
3,015
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
114 (51.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERIC WHEELER, 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
49
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
36
Tramadol Hcl
28
Diclofenac Sodium
22
Ibuprofen
20
Amoxicillin
12
Naproxen
12

* 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 WHEELER, 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 WHEELER, PA-C's 220 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC WHEELER, PA-C's specialty?
ERIC WHEELER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CASA GRANDE, Arizona. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ERIC WHEELER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC WHEELER, PA-C wrote 220 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC WHEELER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
ERIC WHEELER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.7633/100 (Quality: 53.336, Cost: 45.875). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC WHEELER, PA-C located?
ERIC WHEELER, PA-C is located at 1780 E FLORENCE BLVD, CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85222. Phone: (520) 836-8988.
What is ERIC WHEELER, PA-C's NPI number?
ERIC WHEELER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396739504, issued on 09/01/2005.
Does ERIC WHEELER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC WHEELER, PA-C had 114 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.8%.
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 WHEELER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC WHEELER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC WHEELER, PA-C accept Medicare?
ERIC WHEELER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 220 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC WHEELER, PA-C's credentials?
ERIC WHEELER, PA-C's NPI is 1396739504 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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