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Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Loveland, Colorado. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 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
244
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 244 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.6/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
244
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Kathryn Hitchcock, 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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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+: 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 Kathryn Hitchcock, 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, Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - 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, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87
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 Kathryn Hitchcock, 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 Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2016

NPI 1255880688

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

244 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

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

Behavior Technician - 7.8%Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor - 3.7%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse - 3.6%Registered Nurse3.6%Physician Assistant - 2.6%Physician Assistant2.6%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 97.6/100 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.

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).

Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2500 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AVE STE 340, Loveland, CO, 80538, with a listed phone of (970) 495-7421. NPI 1255880688 was issued on 09/27/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Hitchcock 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 244 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%. 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 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), 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

2500 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AVE STE 340
Loveland, CO 80538

Provider Details

NPI 1255880688
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kathryn Hitchcock, 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.

Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC
Fort Collins, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

244
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
257
Total Day Supply
3,797
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
88 (36.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kathryn Hitchcock, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
65
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
43
Gabapentin
27
Baclofen
25
Tramadol Hcl
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Kathryn Hitchcock, 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

Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's 244 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado

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

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 Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's specialty?
Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Loveland, Colorado. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C wrote 244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C located?
Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C is located at 2500 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AVE STE 340, Loveland, CO, 80538. Phone: (970) 495-7421.
What is Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's NPI number?
Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255880688, issued on 09/27/2016.
Does Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C had 88 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%.
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 Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C accept Medicare?
Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 244 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's credentials?
Kathryn Hitchcock, PA-C's NPI is 1255880688 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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