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JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C

Physician Assistant in LIDGERWOOD, North Dakota. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 296 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9973/100
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What the federal data reveals: JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LIDGERWOOD, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 296 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,751 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2006

NPI 1982679650

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,751 375% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 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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JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LIDGERWOOD, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1982679650. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 21 WILEY AVE S, LIDGERWOOD, ND, 58053, with a listed phone of (701) 538-4189. NPI 1982679650 was issued on 02/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEDLUND 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 3,751 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 296 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $258K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), 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

21 WILEY AVE S
LIDGERWOOD, ND 58053

Provider Details

NPI 1982679650
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFREY HEDLUND, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK NORTH
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,751 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.

3,751
Total Claims
$258K
Total Drug Cost
296
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,374
Total Day Supply
177,405
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$203K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
155 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
128

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 77, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
198
Atorvastatin Calcium
179
Amlodipine Besylate
161
Metoprolol Succinate
154
Gabapentin
126
Omeprazole
119
Furosemide
115
Levothyroxine Sodium
94
Eliquis
Apixaban
83
Tramadol Hcl
80

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JEFFREY HEDLUND, 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

JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's 3,751 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's specialty?
JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LIDGERWOOD, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C wrote 3,751 Medicare Part D claims totaling $258K in drug costs for 296 beneficiaries.
What is JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C located?
JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C is located at 21 WILEY AVE S, LIDGERWOOD, ND, 58053. Phone: (701) 538-4189.
What is JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's NPI number?
JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982679650, issued on 02/17/2006.
Does JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $203K in brand drug costs.
Does JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C had 155 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
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 JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C accept Medicare?
JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,751 Part D claims and 296 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's credentials?
JEFFREY HEDLUND, PA-C's NPI is 1982679650 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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