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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1073588851 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Yuma, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in 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
305
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.4/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$18.32
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Jose Rivera, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 305 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 82.4/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 305
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $18.32
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1073588851 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1073588851
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 151K Physician Assistant
- MIPS-INLINE 82.4/100
- RX-LIGHT 305
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,267 in Arizona
- PHOTO-FINISH Metasebia Bekele · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Rivera · this pr…
Rivera · this provider
82.4 MIPS pts
- Stephanie Guest …
Stephanie Guest
82.4 MIPS pts
- Metasebia Bekele…
Metasebia Bekele
82.4 MIPS pts
- Eileen Kalk · near
Eileen Kalk
82.4 MIPS pts
- Jessica Stark · …
Jessica Stark
82.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Jose Rivera, PA-C's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
82 ≥ 36th percentile 36% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Jose Rivera, PA-C sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 26,497 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jose Rivera, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 36% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jose Rivera, 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 Jose Rivera, PA-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
305 61% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82.4/100 1.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jose Rivera, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1073588851 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/23/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.37
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
83.5701
Quality
57.6633
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Jose Rivera, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$18
Largest payer
Ossur Americas, 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
Jose Rivera, PA-C - brand share 7.0%
Physician Assistant average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 305 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.
305
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 312
- Total Day Supply
- 4,015
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $144
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (7.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Rivera, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
140 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
62 claims
- Baclofen 25
Baclofen
25 claims
- Meloxicam 22
Meloxicam
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 140 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 62 |
| Baclofen | 25 |
| Meloxicam | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Jose Rivera, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Rivera, PA-C's 305 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Rivera, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (82.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rivera.
One of 3,267 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Allison Abbey
PA-C
Cottonwood, AZ
Dr. Carley Abbott
PA-C
Chandler, AZ
Dr. Delmas Abbott
PA-C
Prescott, AZ
Dr. Sarah Abbott
PA
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Kristen Abel
PA-C
Mesa, AZ
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Rivera, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Jose Rivera, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Yuma, Arizona. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Jose Rivera, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Rivera, PA-C wrote 305 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
What is Jose Rivera, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Jose Rivera, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.4/100 (Quality: 83.6, Cost: 57.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jose Rivera, PA-C located? ▼
Jose Rivera, PA-C is located at 2851 S AVENUE B STE 201, Yuma, AZ, 85364. Phone: (928) 726-5600.
What is Jose Rivera, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Jose Rivera, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073588851, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does Jose Rivera, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Rivera, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $144 in brand drug costs.
Does Jose Rivera, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jose Rivera, PA-C had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.2%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Jose Rivera, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Rivera, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Diclofenac Sodium, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Rivera, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Rivera, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 305 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Rivera, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Jose Rivera, PA-C's NPI is 1073588851 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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