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JOHN CARR, PA-C

Physician Assistant in VESTAVIA HILLS, 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
87.4763/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOHN CARR, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 20 claims across 16 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4763/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOHN CARR, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.4763 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN CARR, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2022

NPI 1669127114

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

87.4763/100 4.3763000000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Physician Assistant share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.4763/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.4763/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.4763/100 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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JOHN CARR, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1669127114. 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.

JOHN CARR, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1021 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 201, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL, 35216, with a listed phone of (205) 783-5900. NPI 1669127114 was issued on 02/14/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARR 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 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $304 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 87.4763/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9526), 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

1021 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 201
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216

Provider Details

NPI 1669127114
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/14/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.4763
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9526
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN CARR, 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.

AFFINITY PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

20
Total Claims
$304
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
248
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$304
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84

Physician Assistant Overview

How JOHN CARR, 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

JOHN CARR, PA-C's 20 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN CARR, PA-C's specialty?
JOHN CARR, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOHN CARR, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN CARR, PA-C wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $304 in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN CARR, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
JOHN CARR, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4763/100 (Quality: 74.9526). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN CARR, PA-C located?
JOHN CARR, PA-C is located at 1021 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 201, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL, 35216. Phone: (205) 783-5900.
What is JOHN CARR, PA-C's NPI number?
JOHN CARR, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669127114, issued on 02/14/2022.
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.
Does JOHN CARR, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOHN CARR, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN CARR, PA-C's credentials?
JOHN CARR, PA-C's NPI is 1669127114 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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