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HEATHER AIDALA, PA

Physician Assistant in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
809
Medicare Part D claims · 343 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER AIDALA, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 809 claims across 343 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: HEATHER AIDALA, PA filed 809 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEATHER AIDALA, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/07/2007

NPI 1356536874

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

809 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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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HEATHER AIDALA, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1356536874. 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.

HEATHER AIDALA, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 780 ALBANY ST, BOSTON, MA, 02118, with a listed phone of (857) 654-1000. NPI 1356536874 was issued on 09/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AIDALA 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 809 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 343 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $173K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

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

780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118

Provider Details

NPI 1356536874
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/07/2007

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEATHER AIDALA, PA. To verify HEATHER AIDALA, PA's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER AIDALA, PA — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 809 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.

809
Total Claims
$173K
Total Drug Cost
343
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,975
Total Day Supply
58,944
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$151K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
97
Atorvastatin Calcium
94
Rosuvastatin Calcium
91
Eliquis
Apixaban
86
Lisinopril
38
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
29
Valsartan
29
Ezetimibe
28
Hydrochlorothiazide
28
Losartan Potassium
23

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How HEATHER AIDALA, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER AIDALA, PA's 809 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER AIDALA, PA's specialty?
HEATHER AIDALA, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA.
How much does HEATHER AIDALA, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER AIDALA, PA wrote 809 Medicare Part D claims totaling $173K in drug costs for 343 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER AIDALA, PA located?
HEATHER AIDALA, PA is located at 780 ALBANY ST, BOSTON, MA, 02118. Phone: (857) 654-1000.
What is HEATHER AIDALA, PA's NPI number?
HEATHER AIDALA, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356536874, issued on 09/07/2007.
Does HEATHER AIDALA, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER AIDALA, PA's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K 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 HEATHER AIDALA, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER AIDALA, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER AIDALA, PA accept Medicare?
HEATHER AIDALA, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 809 Part D claims and 343 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER AIDALA, PA's credentials?
HEATHER AIDALA, PA's NPI is 1356536874 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.
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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