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JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD

Health Psychologist in WAUSAU, Wisconsin. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
78.8552/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD is a Health Psychologist ([object Object]) practicing in WAUSAU, Wisconsin . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8552/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8552 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/02/2006

NPI 1659473353

Primary specialty

Health Psychologist

Niche

523 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

78.8552/100 4.244799999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Health Psychologist compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Health Psychologist share within Wisconsin

1. Health Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Health Psychologist share within Wisconsin

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Health Psychologist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.8552/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Health Psychologist) — 78.8552/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Health Psychologist) — 78.8552/100 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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JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD is a Health Psychologist provider practicing in WAUSAU, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHD. NPI: 1659473353. 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.

JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Health Psychologist provider holding PHD credentials at 500 N 1ST ST STE 2400, WAUSAU, WI, 54403, with a listed phone of (715) 322-3581. NPI 1659473353 was issued on 09/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MICHELS 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Health Psychologist providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.8552/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.6851, Cost 54.8733), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Health Psychologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 523 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 2,898 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

500 N 1ST ST STE 2400
WAUSAU, WI 54403

Provider Details

NPI 1659473353
Specialty Health Psychologist
Credentials PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.8552
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.6851
Quality
54.8733
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD 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.

GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOCIATES S.C.
WAUSAU, WI

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

Health Psychologist Overview

How JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD fits within the Health Psychologist landscape nationally.

523
Health Psychologist Providers in US
48
States with Health Psychologist
2,898
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Health Psychologist Providers in Wisconsin

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MICHELS.

Compare Health Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD's specialty?
JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD specializes in Health Psychologist and practices in WAUSAU, Wisconsin. Credentials: PHD.
What is JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD's Medicare quality score?
JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8552/100 (Quality: 66.6851, Cost: 54.8733). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD located?
JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD is located at 500 N 1ST ST STE 2400, WAUSAU, WI, 54403. Phone: (715) 322-3581.
What is JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD's NPI number?
JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659473353, issued on 09/02/2006.
How many Health Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 523 Health Psychologist providers across 48 states in the US. The average Health Psychologist provider writes 2,898 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD accept Medicare?
JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD's credentials?
JENNIFER MICHELS, PHD's NPI is 1659473353 with credentials PHD. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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