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HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C

Physician Assistant in BURLINGTON, North Carolina. 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
442
Medicare Part D claims · 290 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C filed 442 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BURLINGTON, North Carolina, prescribing 95% generic.

442
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

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HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

442 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2007

NPI 1184771412

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

442 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

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.

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).

HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD, BURLINGTON, NC, 27215, with a listed phone of (336) 538-7411. NPI 1184771412 was issued on 01/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RATCLIFFE 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 442 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 290 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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

1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215

Provider Details

NPI 1184771412
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/05/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER RATCLIFFE, 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.

UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC
HILLSBOROUGH, NC

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

HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 442 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.

442
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
290
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
446
Total Day Supply
4,317
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$986
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
215

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 75, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER RATCLIFFE, 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
Prednisone
84
Doxycycline Hyclate
69
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
45
Azithromycin
33
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
29
Ibuprofen
20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
19
Cephalexin
16
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
14

* 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 RATCLIFFE, 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

HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's 442 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RATCLIFFE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's specialty?
HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BURLINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C wrote 442 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 290 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C located?
HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C is located at 1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD, BURLINGTON, NC, 27215. Phone: (336) 538-7411.
What is HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's NPI number?
HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184771412, issued on 01/05/2007.
Does HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $986 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 RATCLIFFE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C accept Medicare?
HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 442 Part D claims and 290 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's credentials?
HEATHER RATCLIFFE, PA-C's NPI is 1184771412 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.
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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