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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1184042376 PA-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,527 in Medical 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
378
Medicare Part D claims · 276 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
52.9/100
▼ 30 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows
Heidi Barron, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 52.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 378 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 52.9/100
- MIPS score · -30 vs avg
- 378
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Heidi Barron, 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
53 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Heidi Barron, PA-C sits
This provider among medical physician assistant peers
Across the 7,339 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Heidi Barron, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 52% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 2% - 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 medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Heidi Barron, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Heidi Barron, PA-C?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
378 65% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
52.9/100 30.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Heidi Barron, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 52.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 52.9/100 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.
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Heidi Barron, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 7495 W 29TH AVE, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033, with a listed phone of (303) 239-9964. NPI 1184042376 was issued on 04/03/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 378 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 52.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 45.5, Cost 23.2), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1184042376 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
52.8957
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
45.537
Quality
23.2447
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
378
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 381
- Total Day Supply
- 3,340
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 195
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.25
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 101, 85+: 90
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heidi Barron, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
48 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
36 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
35 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
33 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
25 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
21 claims
- Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime
20 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 12
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 48 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 36 |
| Cephalexin | 35 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 |
| Azithromycin | 25 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 21 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 20 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 11 |
* 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 Heidi Barron, PA-C 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
Heidi Barron, PA-C's 378 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Barron.
Dr. Brianna Abbott
PA-C
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Jennifer Abraham
PA-C
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Lacey Aghazarian
PA-C
Highlands Ranch, CO
Dr. Carmen Aguirre
PA-C
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Amy Akerman
PA-C
Aurora, CO
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heidi Barron, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Heidi Barron, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Heidi Barron, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heidi Barron, PA-C wrote 378 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
What is Heidi Barron, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Heidi Barron, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 52.9/100 (Quality: 45.5, Cost: 23.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heidi Barron, PA-C located? ▼
Heidi Barron, PA-C is located at 7495 W 29TH AVE, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033. Phone: (303) 239-9964.
What is Heidi Barron, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Heidi Barron, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184042376, issued on 04/03/2014.
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 Heidi Barron, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heidi Barron, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heidi Barron, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Heidi Barron, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 378 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heidi Barron, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Heidi Barron, PA-C's NPI is 1184042376 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
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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