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ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C

Physician Assistant in HUNT VALLEY, Maryland. 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
704
Medicare Part D claims · 331 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.724/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.6K
129 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.724/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 704 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.724/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
704
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$2.6K
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.

ERNEST ECKENRODE, 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

88 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/03/2021

NPI 1659049526

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

704 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

87.724/100 4.624000000000009% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.724/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.724/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.7%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.724/100 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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ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 10153 YORK RD, HUNT VALLEY, MD, 21030, with a listed phone of (410) 472-1006. NPI 1659049526 was issued on 09/03/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ECKENRODE 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 704 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 331 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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 87.724/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.1429, Cost 82.6514), 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

10153 YORK RD
HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030

Provider Details

NPI 1659049526
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/03/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.724
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.1429
Quality
82.6514
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERNEST ECKENRODE, 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.

ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY OF MARYLAND PC
COCKEYSVILLE, MD

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 ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

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

ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 704 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.

704
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
331
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
768
Total Day Supply
19,977
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 168, 75-84: 101, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERNEST ECKENRODE, 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
153
Clobetasol Propionate
116
Ketoconazole
90
Hydrocortisone
49
Fluorouracil
31
Doxycycline Hyclate
30
Methylprednisolone
21
Gentamicin Sulfate
19
Mupirocin
19
Nystatin
18

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ERNEST ECKENRODE, 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

ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's 704 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's specialty?
ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in HUNT VALLEY, Maryland. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C wrote 704 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 331 beneficiaries.
What is ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.724/100 (Quality: 87.1429, Cost: 82.6514). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C located?
ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C is located at 10153 YORK RD, HUNT VALLEY, MD, 21030. Phone: (410) 472-1006.
What is ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's NPI number?
ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659049526, issued on 09/03/2021.
Does ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K 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 ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C accept Medicare?
ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 704 Part D claims and 331 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's credentials?
ERNEST ECKENRODE, PA-C's NPI is 1659049526 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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