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Jonathan Kearns, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in Pinehurst, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,527 in Medical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 561 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.9/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Jonathan Kearns, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,029 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.9/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

95 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Jonathan Kearns, PA-C sits

This provider among medical physician assistant peers

Across the 7,339 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jonathan Kearns, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 75% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 77% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Jonathan Kearns, PA-C-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jonathan Kearns, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Jonathan Kearns, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/07/2016

NPI 1659737542

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,029 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

94.9/100 11.8 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Medical Physician Assistant - 0.9%Medical Physician Assistant0.9%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 94.9/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.9%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 94.9/100 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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Jonathan Kearns, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 120 APPLECROSS RD, Pinehurst, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (910) 692-8224. NPI 1659737542 was issued on 01/07/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Kearns 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 1,029 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 561 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. 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 94.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

120 APPLECROSS RD
Pinehurst, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1659737542
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/07/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.9484
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.8839
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Jonathan Kearns, 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.

Patriot Urgent Care Professionals PC
Waltham, MA

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

Jonathan Kearns, PA-C - brand share 7.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average

7% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,029 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.

1,029
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
561
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,079
Total Day Supply
11,895
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
52 (5.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
419

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 94, 65-74: 231, 75-84: 168, 85+: 68

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Jonathan Kearns, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
239
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
103
Azithromycin
82
Doxycycline Hyclate
72
Cephalexin
55
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
51
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
43
Fluticasone Propionate
30
Cefadroxil
23
Amoxicillin
22

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How Jonathan Kearns, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's 1,029 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's specialty?
Jonathan Kearns, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Jonathan Kearns, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Jonathan Kearns, PA-C wrote 1,029 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 561 beneficiaries.
What is Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Jonathan Kearns, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9/100 (Quality: 88.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jonathan Kearns, PA-C located?
Jonathan Kearns, PA-C is located at 120 APPLECROSS RD, Pinehurst, NC, 28374. Phone: (910) 692-8224.
What is Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's NPI number?
Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659737542, issued on 01/07/2016.
Does Jonathan Kearns, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Jonathan Kearns, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Jonathan Kearns, PA-C had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jonathan Kearns, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jonathan Kearns, PA-C accept Medicare?
Jonathan Kearns, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,029 Part D claims and 561 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's credentials?
Jonathan Kearns, PA-C's NPI is 1659737542 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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