2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1932408002 PAC
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KEVIN BELANGER, PAC

Physician Assistant in MANCHESTER, Connecticut. 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
643
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.2738/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$106.14
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEVIN BELANGER, PAC is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in MANCHESTER, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 643 claims across 317 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2738/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $106.14 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEVIN BELANGER, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2738 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 643 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KEVIN BELANGER, PAC at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/15/2011

NPI 1932408002

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

643 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

97.2738/100 14.1738% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.2738/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.2738/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.3%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.2738/100 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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KEVIN BELANGER, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in MANCHESTER, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PAC. NPI: 1932408002. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KEVIN BELANGER, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 277 MIDDLE TPKE W, MANCHESTER, CT, 06040, with a listed phone of (860) 432-4640. NPI 1932408002 was issued on 03/15/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELANGER 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 643 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%. 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 97.2738/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6843), 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

277 MIDDLE TPKE W
MANCHESTER, CT 06040

Provider Details

NPI 1932408002
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/15/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.2738
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6843
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN BELANGER, PAC 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.

MHS PRIMARY CARE, INC.
MARLBOROUGH, CT
ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGERY SPECIALISTS, PLLC
MIDDLETOWN, CT

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

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 KEVIN BELANGER, PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$106

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KEVIN BELANGER, PAC — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 643 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.

643
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
656
Total Day Supply
10,063
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
133 (20.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 167, 75-84: 109, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
116
Ibuprofen
88
Ondansetron Hcl
80
Meloxicam
71
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
39
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
32
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
31
Oxycodone Hcl
28
Cephalexin
23
Methocarbamol
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 KEVIN BELANGER, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's 643 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's specialty?
KEVIN BELANGER, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in MANCHESTER, Connecticut. Credentials: PAC.
How much does KEVIN BELANGER, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN BELANGER, PAC wrote 643 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
What is KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's Medicare quality score?
KEVIN BELANGER, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2738/100 (Quality: 81.6843). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEVIN BELANGER, PAC located?
KEVIN BELANGER, PAC is located at 277 MIDDLE TPKE W, MANCHESTER, CT, 06040. Phone: (860) 432-4640.
What is KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's NPI number?
KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932408002, issued on 03/15/2011.
Does KEVIN BELANGER, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does KEVIN BELANGER, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, KEVIN BELANGER, PAC had 133 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%.
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 KEVIN BELANGER, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Ibuprofen, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN BELANGER, PAC accept Medicare?
KEVIN BELANGER, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 643 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's credentials?
KEVIN BELANGER, PAC's NPI is 1932408002 with credentials PAC. 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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