NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1497965644 MS, PA-C, ATC
Verify on CMS → Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC
Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, 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
189
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
MIPS score
92.1/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$15.01
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 189 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 92.1/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 189
- Part D claims, 2024
- $15.01
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥66th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1497965644), first enumerated 05/23/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 189 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.1/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$15.01 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1497965644 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1497965644
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- MIPS-ABOVE 92.1/100
- RX-LIGHT 189
- BOOK-THIN 441 in Utah
- PHOTO-FINISH Colleen Bratsch, D.O… · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Yochem · this pr…
Yochem · this provider
92.1 MIPS pts
- April Whitfield,…
April Whitfield, M.D.
92.1 MIPS pts
- Colleen Bratsch,…
Colleen Bratsch, D.O. F.A.C.O.G.
92.1 MIPS pts
- Sadhish Siva, MD…
Sadhish Siva, MD
92.1 MIPS pts
- Gregory Taylor, …
Gregory Taylor, M.D.
92.1 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
92 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC sits
This provider among specialist peers
Across the 4,261 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC writes more Part D claims than 22% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 70% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
189 88% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.1/100 8.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497965644 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MS, PA-C, ATC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.0664
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
85.5753
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC 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.
Erlanger Health
Chattanooga, TN
University OF Utah Adult Services
Salt Lake City, UT
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 Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$15
Largest payer
Bioventus LLC
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 2024.
189
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 201.333
- Total Day Supply
- 3,476
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (12.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 21, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
32 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
21 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
20 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
18 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
14 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 32 |
| Celecoxib | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
| Pregabalin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's 189 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Yochem, both outside Utah so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (92.1 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Yochem.
One of 441 Specialist providers enrolled in Utah, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Josephine Abraham
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Alyssa Adams
Riverton, UT
Krystal Ahlstrom
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Afshin Ahmadiyan
DPT
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. David Allen
M.D.
Ogden, UT
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's specialty? ▼
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC specializes in Specialist and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credentials: MS, PA-C, ATC.
How much does Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC wrote 189 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
What is Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.1/100 (Quality: 85.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC located? ▼
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC is located at 1070 E RICHES AVE APT 10, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106. Phone: (801) 647-7340.
What is Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's NPI number? ▼
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497965644, issued on 05/23/2007.
Does Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC had 24 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.7%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Celecoxib, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC accept Medicare? ▼
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC appears in CMS Medicare data with 189 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's credentials? ▼
Eric Yochem, MS, PA-C, ATC's NPI is 1497965644 with credentials MS, PA-C, ATC. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (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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