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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1568591261 MS, ATC, PA-S
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Columbia, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical 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
725
Medicare Part D claims · 493 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
99.3/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 725 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 99.3/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 725
- 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.
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S writes more Part D claims than 90% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
725 129% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.3/100 16.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 99.3/100 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).
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding MS, ATC, PA-S credentials at 1120 ROBERTS BRANCH PKWY STE 200, Columbia, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 296-9206. NPI 1568591261 was issued on 03/06/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 725 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 493 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1568591261 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | MS, ATC, PA-S |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/06/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S 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.
Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
Columbia, SC
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.
725
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
493
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 819
- Total Day Supply
- 12,259
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 45 (6.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 75, 65-74: 273, 75-84: 124, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
254 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
130 claims
- Meloxicam 99
Meloxicam
99 claims
- Prednisone 74
Prednisone
74 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 69
Diclofenac Sodium
69 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 34
Tramadol Hcl
34 claims
- Naloxone Hcl 11
Naloxone Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 254 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 130 |
| Meloxicam | 99 |
| Prednisone | 74 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 69 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's 725 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Coffey.
Dr. Katie Aaron
CSFA
Johns Island, SC
McLean Achziger
Sumter, SC
Dr. Bryan Alford
PA-C
West Columbia, SC
Dr. Meghan Allen
PA-C
Charleston, SC
Dr. Jay Altemus
P.A.
West Columbia, SC
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's specialty? ▼
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: MS, ATC, PA-S.
How much does James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S wrote 725 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 493 beneficiaries.
What is James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's Medicare quality score? ▼
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3/100 (Quality: 90.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S located? ▼
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S is located at 1120 ROBERTS BRANCH PKWY STE 200, Columbia, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 296-9206.
What is James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's NPI number? ▼
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568591261, issued on 03/06/2007.
Does James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Tizanidine Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S accept Medicare? ▼
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S appears in CMS Medicare data with 725 Part D claims and 493 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's credentials? ▼
James Coffey, MS, ATC, PA-S's NPI is 1568591261 with credentials MS, ATC, PA-S. 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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