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Hillary Ruechel, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Wausau, Wisconsin. 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
957
Medicare Part D claims · 215 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.6/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$268.09
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Hillary Ruechel, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.6/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 957 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.6/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
957
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$268.09
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Hillary Ruechel, 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

85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Hillary Ruechel, PA-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2018

NPI 1801377197

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

957 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

84.6/100 1.5 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Physician Assistant share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 84.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 84.6/100 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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Hillary Ruechel, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 500 WIND RIDGE DR, Wausau, WI, 54401, with a listed phone of (715) 847-2611. NPI 1801377197 was issued on 08/24/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ruechel 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 957 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 215 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $190K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.8, Cost 53.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

500 WIND RIDGE DR
Wausau, WI 54401

Provider Details

NPI 1801377197
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/24/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.5549
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.8111
Quality
53.8099
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Hillary Ruechel, 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.

ASPIRUS KEWEENAW
LAURIUM, MI
ASPIRUS MEDICAL GROUP INC
RHINELANDER, WI

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 Hillary Ruechel, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$268

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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

Hillary Ruechel, PA-C — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 957 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.

957
Total Claims
$190K
Total Drug Cost
215
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,771
Total Day Supply
52,386
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$178K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 74, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Hillary Ruechel, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
167
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
80
Eliquis
Apixaban
76
Amiodarone Hcl
66
Amlodipine Besylate
47
Carvedilol
47
Bumetanide
44
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
42
Lisinopril
39
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
36

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Hillary Ruechel, 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

Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's 957 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's specialty?
Hillary Ruechel, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Wausau, Wisconsin. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Hillary Ruechel, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Hillary Ruechel, PA-C wrote 957 Medicare Part D claims totaling $190K in drug costs for 215 beneficiaries.
What is Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Hillary Ruechel, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.6/100 (Quality: 91.8, Cost: 53.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Hillary Ruechel, PA-C located?
Hillary Ruechel, PA-C is located at 500 WIND RIDGE DR, Wausau, WI, 54401. Phone: (715) 847-2611.
What is Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's NPI number?
Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801377197, issued on 08/24/2018.
Does Hillary Ruechel, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $178K 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 Hillary Ruechel, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Jardiance, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Hillary Ruechel, PA-C accept Medicare?
Hillary Ruechel, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 957 Part D claims and 215 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's credentials?
Hillary Ruechel, PA-C's NPI is 1801377197 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.
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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