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JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS

Physician Assistant in HYANNIS, Massachusetts. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 955 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.17/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.17/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.17/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

94 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. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

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

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2015

NPI 1720463177

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,288 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

94.17/100 11.070000000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.17/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 94.17/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.2%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 94.17/100 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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JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C, MSPAS credentials at 27 PARK STREET, HYANNIS, MA, 02601, with a listed phone of (508) 862-7316. NPI 1720463177 was issued on 07/28/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FALANK 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 1,288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 955 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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 94.17/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.2645), 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

27 PARK STREET
HYANNIS, MA 02601

Provider Details

NPI 1720463177
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C, MSPAS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.17
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.2645
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS 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.

URGI CENTER MEDICAL GROUP
HYANNIS, 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).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS. To verify JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,288 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.

1,288
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
955
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,320
Total Day Supply
14,098
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
32 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
657

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 432, 75-84: 333, 85+: 106

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS 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
Cephalexin
160
Prednisone
141
Doxycycline Hyclate
122
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
118
Azithromycin
105
Fluticasone Propionate
69
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
58
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
55
Ofloxacin
54
Methylprednisolone
37

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's 1,288 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's specialty?
JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in HYANNIS, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA-C, MSPAS.
How much does JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS wrote 1,288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 955 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.17/100 (Quality: 87.2645). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS located?
JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS is located at 27 PARK STREET, HYANNIS, MA, 02601. Phone: (508) 862-7316.
What is JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's NPI number?
JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720463177, issued on 07/28/2015.
Does JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
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.
What drugs does JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS accept Medicare?
JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,288 Part D claims and 955 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's credentials?
JOSEPH FALANK, PA-C, MSPAS's NPI is 1720463177 with credentials PA-C, MSPAS. 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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