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GAVIN NOWELL, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in JACKSON, Mississippi. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 332 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.4428/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$290.05
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GAVIN NOWELL, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in JACKSON, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 332 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4428/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $290.05 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GAVIN NOWELL, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4428 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,728 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GAVIN NOWELL, PA at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/28/2014

NPI 1194148130

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,728 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

88.4428/100 5.342800000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GAVIN NOWELL, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.4428/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 88.4428/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 88.4428/100 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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GAVIN NOWELL, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in JACKSON, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1194148130. 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.

GAVIN NOWELL, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1225 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS, 39202, with a listed phone of (601) 968-1700. NPI 1194148130 was issued on 01/28/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NOWELL 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 1,728 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 332 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $150K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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 88.4428/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.2986), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1225 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39202

Provider Details

NPI 1194148130
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/28/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.4428
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.2986
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GAVIN NOWELL, PA 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.

QUAD INTERMED COMPANY LLC
RICHLAND, MS

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 GAVIN NOWELL, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$290

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

GAVIN NOWELL, PA — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,728 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.

1,728
Total Claims
$150K
Total Drug Cost
332
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,216
Total Day Supply
84,901
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$120K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
16 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
235

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 80, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
67
Fluticasone Propionate
61
Methylprednisolone
51
Rosuvastatin Calcium
51
Lisinopril
50
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
44
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
38
Doxycycline Hyclate
36
Metoprolol Succinate
36
Pantoprazole Sodium
36

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How GAVIN NOWELL, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

GAVIN NOWELL, PA's 1,728 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GAVIN NOWELL, PA's specialty?
GAVIN NOWELL, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in JACKSON, Mississippi. Credentials: PA.
How much does GAVIN NOWELL, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GAVIN NOWELL, PA wrote 1,728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $150K in drug costs for 332 beneficiaries.
What is GAVIN NOWELL, PA's Medicare quality score?
GAVIN NOWELL, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4428/100 (Quality: 75.2986). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GAVIN NOWELL, PA located?
GAVIN NOWELL, PA is located at 1225 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS, 39202. Phone: (601) 968-1700.
What is GAVIN NOWELL, PA's NPI number?
GAVIN NOWELL, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194148130, issued on 01/28/2014.
Does GAVIN NOWELL, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GAVIN NOWELL, PA's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $120K in brand drug costs.
Does GAVIN NOWELL, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, GAVIN NOWELL, PA had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GAVIN NOWELL, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GAVIN NOWELL, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Fluticasone Propionate, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GAVIN NOWELL, PA accept Medicare?
GAVIN NOWELL, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,728 Part D claims and 332 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GAVIN NOWELL, PA's credentials?
GAVIN NOWELL, PA's NPI is 1194148130 with credentials PA. 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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