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JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
607
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$557.76
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 607 claims across 186 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $557.76 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 607 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2008

NPI 1154508984

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

607 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 100/100 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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JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1154508984. 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.

JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 817 PRINCETON AVE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35211, with a listed phone of (205) 783-0160. NPI 1154508984 was issued on 01/23/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ST.CLAIR 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 607 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.1177, Cost 100), 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

817 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Provider Details

NPI 1154508984
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.1177
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JODY ST.CLAIR, 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.

VASCULAR ASSOCIATES OF BIRMINGHAM PC
BESSEMER, AL

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 JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$558

Largest payer

W. L. Gore & Associates, 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

JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 607 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.

607
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,006
Total Day Supply
28,569
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.76
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 80, 75-84: 54, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cilostazol
302
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
58
Amitriptyline Hcl
38
Eliquis
Apixaban
34
Clindamycin Hcl
19
Metoprolol Succinate
15
Cephalexin
13
Doxycycline Monohydrate
13
Mupirocin
12

* 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 JODY ST.CLAIR, 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

JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's 607 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ST.CLAIR.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's specialty?
JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C wrote 607 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
What is JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 79.1177, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C located?
JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C is located at 817 PRINCETON AVE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35211. Phone: (205) 783-0160.
What is JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's NPI number?
JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154508984, issued on 01/23/2008.
Does JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
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 JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cilostazol, Clopidogrel, Amitriptyline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C accept Medicare?
JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 607 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's credentials?
JODY ST.CLAIR, PA-C's NPI is 1154508984 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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