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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1942749965 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Daphne, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 498 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
71/100
▼ 12 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$558.09
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Judith Blake, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 71/100
- MIPS score · -12 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- $558.09
- 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.
Judith Blake, 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
71 8th percentile higher than 8% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Judith Blake, PA-C sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Judith Blake, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 6% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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
Each dot is one surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Judith Blake, 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 Judith Blake, PA-C?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,280 7× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
71/100 12.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Judith Blake, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 71/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 71/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Judith Blake, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1505 DAPHNE AVE, Daphne, AL, 36526, with a listed phone of (251) 625-2663. NPI 1942749965 was issued on 02/23/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 498 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7, Cost 51.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942749965 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/23/2017 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
70.989
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.745
Quality
51.8849
Cost
84
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 Judith Blake, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$558
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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
Judith Blake, PA-C - brand share 3.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 2,280 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.
2,280
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
498
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,694
- Total Day Supply
- 77,109
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $39K
- Opioid Claims
- 110 (4.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 196, 65-74: 218, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Judith Blake, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
474 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
229 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 175
Diclofenac Sodium
175 claims
- Baclofen 163
Baclofen
163 claims
- Gabapentin 143
Gabapentin
143 claims
- Meloxicam 141
Meloxicam
141 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 102
Duloxetine Hcl
102 claims
- Methocarbamol 102
Methocarbamol
102 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 474 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 229 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 175 |
| Baclofen | 163 |
| Gabapentin | 143 |
| Meloxicam | 141 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 102 |
| Methocarbamol | 102 |
| Ibuprofen | 96 |
| Celecoxib | 85 |
* 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 Judith Blake, 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
Judith Blake, PA-C's 2,280 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Blake.
Dr. Tabitha Abernathy
PA
Gadsden, AL
Dr. Edith Agee
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Donald Andrews
PAC
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Grant Atkins
PA-C
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Lauren Bannon
PA-C
Hoover, AL
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judith Blake, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Judith Blake, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Daphne, Alabama. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Judith Blake, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Judith Blake, PA-C wrote 2,280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 498 beneficiaries.
What is Judith Blake, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Judith Blake, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71/100 (Quality: 64.7, Cost: 51.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Judith Blake, PA-C located? ▼
Judith Blake, PA-C is located at 1505 DAPHNE AVE, Daphne, AL, 36526. Phone: (251) 625-2663.
What is Judith Blake, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Judith Blake, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942749965, issued on 02/23/2017.
Does Judith Blake, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Judith Blake, PA-C's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does Judith Blake, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Judith Blake, PA-C had 110 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
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 Judith Blake, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Judith Blake, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Judith Blake, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Judith Blake, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,280 Part D claims and 498 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Judith Blake, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Judith Blake, PA-C's NPI is 1942749965 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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