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Katherine Thomas, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Houston, Texas. 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 · 256 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.3/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Katherine Thomas, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.3/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,061 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.3/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
75%
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.

Katherine Thomas, 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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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

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 Katherine Thomas, PA-C sits

This provider among physician assistant peers

Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Katherine Thomas, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 65% — 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 quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentile
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Katherine Thomas, 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 Katherine Thomas, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/09/2021

NPI 1588323232

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,061 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

91.3/100 8.2 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Physician Assistant2.4%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Katherine Thomas, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 91.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 91.3/100 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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Katherine Thomas, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3701 KIRBY DR STE 100, Houston, TX, 77098, with a listed phone of (713) 798-7700. NPI 1588323232 was issued on 12/09/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Thomas 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 1,061 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 256 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $190K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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 91.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6), 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

3701 KIRBY DR STE 100
Houston, TX 77098

Provider Details

NPI 1588323232
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/09/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.3432
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6474
Quality
89.1302
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Katherine Thomas, 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.

Baylor College OF Medicine
Houston, TX

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Katherine Thomas, PA-C. To verify Katherine Thomas, PA-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Katherine Thomas, PA-C — brand share 22.0%
Physician Assistant average

22% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 1,061 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.

1,061
Total Claims
$190K
Total Drug Cost
256
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,023
Total Day Supply
55,467
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$175K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Katherine Thomas, 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
Ozempic
Semaglutide
66
Atorvastatin Calcium
63
Amlodipine Besylate
42
Losartan Potassium
31
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
27
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Metformin Hcl
26
Fluticasone Propionate
24
Hydrochlorothiazide
24
Lisinopril
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 Katherine Thomas, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

Katherine Thomas, PA-C's 1,061 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

Compare 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 Texas medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katherine Thomas, PA-C's specialty?
Katherine Thomas, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Katherine Thomas, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Katherine Thomas, PA-C wrote 1,061 Medicare Part D claims totaling $190K in drug costs for 256 beneficiaries.
What is Katherine Thomas, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Katherine Thomas, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3/100 (Quality: 81.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Katherine Thomas, PA-C located?
Katherine Thomas, PA-C is located at 3701 KIRBY DR STE 100, Houston, TX, 77098. Phone: (713) 798-7700.
What is Katherine Thomas, PA-C's NPI number?
Katherine Thomas, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588323232, issued on 12/09/2021.
Does Katherine Thomas, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Katherine Thomas, PA-C's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $175K in brand drug costs.
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 Katherine Thomas, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Katherine Thomas, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Katherine Thomas, PA-C accept Medicare?
Katherine Thomas, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,061 Part D claims and 256 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Katherine Thomas, PA-C's credentials?
Katherine Thomas, PA-C's NPI is 1588323232 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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.