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JASON PHILLIS, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in HICKORY, North Carolina. 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
992
Medicare Part D claims · 303 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.4025/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$134.41
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JASON PHILLIS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4025/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 992 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.4025/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
992
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$134.41
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JASON PHILLIS, 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

88 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 JASON PHILLIS, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1275589491

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

992 214% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

88.4025/100 5.302500000000009% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.4025/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 88.4025/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.4%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 88.4025/100 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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JASON PHILLIS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2165 MEDICAL PARK DR, HICKORY, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 324-2800. NPI 1275589491 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PHILLIS 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 992 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 303 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $182K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%. 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 88.4025/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.9157, Cost 67.2593), 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

2165 MEDICAL PARK DR
HICKORY, NC 28602

Provider Details

NPI 1275589491
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.4025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.9157
Quality
67.2593
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JASON PHILLIS, 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.

EMERGEORTHO PA
HICKORY, NC

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 JASON PHILLIS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$134

Largest payer

Radius Health, 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 · Generic-heavy

JASON PHILLIS, PA-C — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 992 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.

992
Total Claims
$182K
Total Drug Cost
303
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,335
Total Day Supply
34,653
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$168K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
83 (8.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 158, 75-84: 81, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JASON PHILLIS, 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
Celecoxib
204
Alendronate Sodium
174
Meloxicam
157
Prednisone
67
Tramadol Hcl
59
Methylprednisolone
46
Gabapentin
36
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
32
Nabumetone
31
Diclofenac Sodium
23

* 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 JASON PHILLIS, PA-C 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

JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's 992 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PHILLIS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's specialty?
JASON PHILLIS, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in HICKORY, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JASON PHILLIS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JASON PHILLIS, PA-C wrote 992 Medicare Part D claims totaling $182K in drug costs for 303 beneficiaries.
What is JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
JASON PHILLIS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4025/100 (Quality: 94.9157, Cost: 67.2593). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JASON PHILLIS, PA-C located?
JASON PHILLIS, PA-C is located at 2165 MEDICAL PARK DR, HICKORY, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 324-2800.
What is JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's NPI number?
JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275589491, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does JASON PHILLIS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $168K in brand drug costs.
Does JASON PHILLIS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JASON PHILLIS, PA-C had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
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 JASON PHILLIS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Alendronate Sodium, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JASON PHILLIS, PA-C accept Medicare?
JASON PHILLIS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 992 Part D claims and 303 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's credentials?
JASON PHILLIS, PA-C's NPI is 1275589491 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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