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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1588308571
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Hays, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical 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
473
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.8/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ethan Fort reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 473 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.8/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 473
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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.
Ethan Fort's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ethan Fort sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ethan Fort writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 34% - 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 surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ethan Fort. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Ethan Fort?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
473 50% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.8/100 1.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ethan Fort's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 81.8/100 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).
Ethan Fort appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider at 2220 CANTERBURY DR, Hays, KS, 67601, with a listed phone of (855) 429-7633. NPI 1588308571 was issued on 04/25/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 473 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.8/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1588308571 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/25/2022 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.7643
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
52.0478
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ethan Fort 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.
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Springfield, MO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ethan Fort - brand share 3.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 473 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.
473
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 474
- Total Day Supply
- 7,216
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 199 (42.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 69, 75-84: 35, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ethan Fort prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
107 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
91 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
74 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
57 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
53 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 19
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
19 claims
- Carisoprodol 15
Carisoprodol
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 107 |
| Gabapentin | 91 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 74 |
| Methylprednisolone | 57 |
| Methocarbamol | 53 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 |
| Carisoprodol | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Ethan Fort fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Ethan Fort's 473 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fort.
Dr. Leah Alpers
PA-C
Hoisington, KS
Dr. Brant Ansley
PA-C
Galena, KS
Dr. Larry Armstrong
P.A.C.
Wichita, KS
Dr. Wade Babcock
PAC
Great Bend, KS
Dr. Holly Bachman
PA-C
Overland Park, KS
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethan Fort's specialty? ▼
Ethan Fort specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Hays, Kansas.
How much does Ethan Fort prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ethan Fort wrote 473 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is Ethan Fort's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ethan Fort has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.8/100, Cost: 52. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ethan Fort located? ▼
Ethan Fort is located at 2220 CANTERBURY DR, Hays, KS, 67601. Phone: (855) 429-7633.
What is Ethan Fort's NPI number? ▼
Ethan Fort's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588308571, issued on 04/25/2022.
Does Ethan Fort prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ethan Fort's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Ethan Fort prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ethan Fort had 199 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.1%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ethan Fort prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ethan Fort's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ethan Fort accept Medicare? ▼
Ethan Fort appears in CMS Medicare data with 473 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 Ethan Fort's credentials? ▼
Ethan Fort's NPI is 1588308571. 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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