2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1376751040 PA-C
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JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in JACKSON, Michigan. 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
573
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Industry payments
$39.48
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C filed 573 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in JACKSON, Michigan.

573
Part D claims, 2023
$39.48
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.

JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

573 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2007

NPI 1376751040

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

573 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1100 E MICHIGAN AVE STE 201, JACKSON, MI, 49201, with a listed phone of (517) 205-7605. NPI 1376751040 was issued on 05/18/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EARLY 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 573 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%. 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.

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

1100 E MICHIGAN AVE STE 201
JACKSON, MI 49201

Provider Details

NPI 1376751040
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/18/2007

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 JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$39

Largest payer

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C. To verify JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

573
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
682
Total Day Supply
17,480
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
45 (7.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH EARLY, 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
72
Atorvastatin Calcium
67
Metoprolol Tartrate
51
Furosemide
38
Famotidine
37
Potassium Chloride
31
Tramadol Hcl
30
Amiodarone Hcl
24
Gabapentin
21
Amlodipine Besylate
18

* 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 JOSEPH EARLY, 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

JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's 573 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's specialty?
JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in JACKSON, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C wrote 573 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C located?
JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C is located at 1100 E MICHIGAN AVE STE 201, JACKSON, MI, 49201. Phone: (517) 205-7605.
What is JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's NPI number?
JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376751040, issued on 05/18/2007.
Does JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%.
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 JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 573 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's credentials?
JOSEPH EARLY, PA-C's NPI is 1376751040 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.
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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