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JOANNA BREDING, PA-C

Physician Assistant in FARGO, 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
82.9973/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOANNA BREDING, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims across 19 beneficiaries . 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: JOANNA BREDING, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOANNA BREDING, PA-C at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2008

NPI 1528243573

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 97% 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

JOANNA BREDING, 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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JOANNA BREDING, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1528243573. 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.

JOANNA BREDING, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 700 1ST AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 234-4023. NPI 1528243573 was issued on 01/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BREDING 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $169 in drug spend. 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

700 1ST AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1528243573
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/08/2008

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 JOANNA BREDING, 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

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.

23
Total Claims
$169
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23
Total Day Supply
510
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$169

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
16

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JOANNA BREDING, 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

JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's 23 claims are below 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 BREDING.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's specialty?
JOANNA BREDING, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOANNA BREDING, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANNA BREDING, PA-C wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $169 in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
What is JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
JOANNA BREDING, 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 JOANNA BREDING, PA-C located?
JOANNA BREDING, PA-C is located at 700 1ST AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 234-4023.
What is JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's NPI number?
JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528243573, issued on 01/08/2008.
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 JOANNA BREDING, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANNA BREDING, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOANNA BREDING, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's credentials?
JOANNA BREDING, PA-C's NPI is 1528243573 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.

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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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