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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1609347798 PA-C, MPH
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Medical Physician Assistant in Martin, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
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What the federal data shows
James Awuah, PA-C, MPH filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Martin, South Dakota.
- 20
- Part D claims, 2023
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James Awuah, PA-C, MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
20 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Awuah, PA-C, MPH?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
20 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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James Awuah, PA-C, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C, MPH credentials at 102 MAJOR ALLEN ST, Martin, SD, 57551, with a listed phone of (605) 685-1660. NPI 1609347798 was issued on 12/16/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $852 in drug spend.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 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 | 1609347798 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C, MPH |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/16/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Awuah, PA-C, MPH 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.
Bennett County Hospital And Nursing Home
Martin, SD
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.
20
Total Claims
$852
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 20
- Total Day Supply
- 251
- Generic Drug Cost
- $180
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.56
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How James Awuah, PA-C, MPH fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
James Awuah, PA-C, MPH's 20 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Awuah.
Dr. Kirsten Anders
PA-C
Ellsworth Afb, SD
Dr. Ashley Anziano
PA-C
Rapid City, SD
Dr. Andrew Arends
PA-C
Beresford, SD
Dr. Amber Authier
PA-C
Yankton, SD
Dr. Mariah Baier
PA-C
Sioux Falls, SD
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Awuah, PA-C, MPH's specialty? ▼
James Awuah, PA-C, MPH specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Martin, South Dakota. Credentials: PA-C, MPH.
How much does James Awuah, PA-C, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Awuah, PA-C, MPH wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $852 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is James Awuah, PA-C, MPH located? ▼
James Awuah, PA-C, MPH is located at 102 MAJOR ALLEN ST, Martin, SD, 57551. Phone: (605) 685-1660.
What is James Awuah, PA-C, MPH's NPI number? ▼
James Awuah, PA-C, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609347798, issued on 12/16/2018.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 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.
Does James Awuah, PA-C, MPH accept Medicare? ▼
James Awuah, PA-C, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Awuah, PA-C, MPH's credentials? ▼
James Awuah, PA-C, MPH's NPI is 1609347798 with credentials PA-C, MPH. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.