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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1558636274 PAC
Verify on CMS → Laura Potesta, PAC
Physician Assistant in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 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
858
Medicare Part D claims · 318 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Laura Potesta, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 858 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.1/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 858
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Laura Potesta, PAC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
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 Laura Potesta, PAC 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, Laura Potesta, PAC writes more Part D claims than 80% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 74% - 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
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laura Potesta, PAC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Laura Potesta, PAC?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
858 9% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.1/100 11 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laura Potesta, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 94.1/100 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.
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).
Laura Potesta, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 135 PROFESSIONAL PL, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, with a listed phone of (681) 342-3660. NPI 1558636274 was issued on 03/13/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 858 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 318 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558636274 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/13/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Potesta, 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.
United Hospital Center Inc
Bridgeport, WV
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Laura Potesta, PAC - brand share 12.0%
Physician Assistant average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 858 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.
858
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
318
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,943
- Total Day Supply
- 57,151
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $74K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 53
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.55
- Gender Split
- 27% female / 73% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 41, 65-74: 148, 75-84: 98, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Potesta, PAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
233 claims
- Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
147 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
142 claims
- Myrbetriq 73
Myrbetriq
73 claims
- Solifenacin Succin… 49
Solifenacin Succinate
49 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 45
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
45 claims
- Fesoterodine Fumar… 17
Fesoterodine Fumarate Er
17 claims
- Dutasteride 16
Dutasteride
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 233 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl Er Alfuzosin Hcl | 147 |
| Finasteride | 142 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 73 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 49 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 45 |
| Fesoterodine Fumarate Er Fesoterodine Fumarate | 17 |
| Dutasteride | 16 |
| Tolterodine Tartrate Er Tolterodine Tartrate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Laura Potesta, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Potesta, PAC's 858 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Potesta.
Taylor Abbott
Huntington, WV
Dr. Sarah Adamczyk
PA-C
Morgantown, WV
Dr. Brittany Addair
PA-C
Welch, WV
Benjamin Adkins
Logan, WV
Corey Adkins
Morgantown, WV
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Potesta, PAC's specialty? ▼
Laura Potesta, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Laura Potesta, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Potesta, PAC wrote 858 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 318 beneficiaries.
What is Laura Potesta, PAC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Laura Potesta, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1/100 (Quality: 78.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laura Potesta, PAC located? ▼
Laura Potesta, PAC is located at 135 PROFESSIONAL PL, Bridgeport, WV, 26330. Phone: (681) 342-3660.
What is Laura Potesta, PAC's NPI number? ▼
Laura Potesta, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558636274, issued on 03/13/2012.
Does Laura Potesta, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Potesta, PAC's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Laura Potesta, PAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Potesta, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Alfuzosin Hcl Er, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Potesta, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Potesta, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 858 Part D claims and 318 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Potesta, PAC's credentials? ▼
Laura Potesta, PAC's NPI is 1558636274 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
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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