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KEVIN WATSON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. 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
71
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
77.2887/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$94.49
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KEVIN WATSON, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.2887/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 71 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.2887/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
71
Part D claims, 2023
$94.49
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.

KEVIN WATSON, 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

77 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 KEVIN WATSON, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2016

NPI 1730635574

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

71 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

77.2887/100 5.811299999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Physician Assistant share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.2887/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 77.2887/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.3%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 77.2887/100 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 WATSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4320 WORNALL RD STE 710, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111, with a listed phone of (816) 932-2700. NPI 1730635574 was issued on 08/31/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATSON 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 71 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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 77.2887/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.7123, Cost 50.5834), 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

4320 WORNALL RD STE 710
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Provider Details

NPI 1730635574
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.2887
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.7123
Quality
50.5834
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN WATSON, 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.

SAINT LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
KANSAS CITY, MO

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 WATSON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$94

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

71
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
80
Total Day Supply
1,693
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
30
Methocarbamol
17

* 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 WATSON, 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

KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's 71 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's specialty?
KEVIN WATSON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KEVIN WATSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN WATSON, PA-C wrote 71 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
What is KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
KEVIN WATSON, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.2887/100 (Quality: 73.7123, Cost: 50.5834). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEVIN WATSON, PA-C located?
KEVIN WATSON, PA-C is located at 4320 WORNALL RD STE 710, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111. Phone: (816) 932-2700.
What is KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's NPI number?
KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730635574, issued on 08/31/2016.
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 WATSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN WATSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
KEVIN WATSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 71 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's credentials?
KEVIN WATSON, PA-C's NPI is 1730635574 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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