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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1730173105 PA
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Physician Assistant in Bethesda, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in 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
34
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
74.4/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
What the federal data shows
Jacob Zuares, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.4/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 34
- Part D claims, 2023
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Jacob Zuares, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
74 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Jacob Zuares, PA sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jacob Zuares, PA writes more Part D claims than 8% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 11% - placing this provider in the lower-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 physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jacob Zuares, PA. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Jacob Zuares, PA?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
34 96% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.4/100 8.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jacob Zuares, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 74.4/100 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.
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).
Jacob Zuares, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD, 20814, with a listed phone of (301) 896-3100. NPI 1730173105 was issued on 08/31/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 34 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $383 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7, Cost 52.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730173105 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.3962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jacob Zuares, 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.
Johns Hopkins University
Washington, DC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
34
Total Claims
$383
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 34
- Total Day Supply
- 192
- Generic Drug Cost
- $381
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (70.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.92
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% 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 |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 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 Jacob Zuares, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Jacob Zuares, PA's 34 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zuares.
Habiba Abbasi
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Hiba Abbasi
PA
Greenbelt, MD
Dr. Eric Abbott
PA-C
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Lauren Abbott
PA
Fort George G Meade, MD
Dr. Trevor Abbott
PA
Salisbury, MD
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob Zuares, PA's specialty? ▼
Jacob Zuares, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Bethesda, Maryland. Credentials: PA.
How much does Jacob Zuares, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jacob Zuares, PA wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims totaling $383 in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
What is Jacob Zuares, PA's Medicare quality score? ▼
Jacob Zuares, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.4/100 (Quality: 64.7, Cost: 52.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jacob Zuares, PA located? ▼
Jacob Zuares, PA is located at 8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD, 20814. Phone: (301) 896-3100.
What is Jacob Zuares, PA's NPI number? ▼
Jacob Zuares, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730173105, issued on 08/31/2005.
Does Jacob Zuares, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jacob Zuares, PA had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.6%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Jacob Zuares, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jacob Zuares, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jacob Zuares, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Jacob Zuares, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 34 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jacob Zuares, PA's credentials? ▼
Jacob Zuares, PA's NPI is 1730173105 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
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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