2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1386121408 PA-C
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Laura Schwab, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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
176
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
95/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.2K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Laura Schwab, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
176
Part D claims, 2023
$1.2K
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.

Laura Schwab, 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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Laura Schwab, 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, Laura Schwab, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 41% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the lower-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 Laura Schwab, 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 Laura Schwab, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2018

NPI 1386121408

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

150,974 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

176 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

95/100 11.9 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers
Physical Therapist5.6%Pharmacist4.8%Registered Nurse4.5%Professional Counselor3.3%Student in an Organized Heal…3.3%Family Medicine Physician3.2%Physician Assistant2.9%
Largest specialties in Wisconsin (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 95/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 95/100 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 Schwab, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 945 N 12TH ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, with a listed phone of (414) 219-2000. NPI 1386121408 was issued on 07/21/2018.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.5, Cost 82.6), 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

945 N 12TH ST
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Provider Details

NPI 1386121408
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/21/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.0376
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.477
Quality
82.5533
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Laura Schwab, 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.

Collaborative Solutions IN Psychiatry, SC
Madison, WI

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 Laura Schwab, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Alkermes, 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.

176
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
181
Total Day Supply
1,810
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
15 (8.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 33, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
23
Azithromycin
13

* 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 Schwab, PA-C 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 Schwab, PA-C's 176 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Wisconsin

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

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 Wisconsin 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 Laura Schwab, PA-C's specialty?
Laura Schwab, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Laura Schwab, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Laura Schwab, PA-C wrote 176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is Laura Schwab, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Laura Schwab, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95/100 (Quality: 96.5, Cost: 82.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laura Schwab, PA-C located?
Laura Schwab, PA-C is located at 945 N 12TH ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53233. Phone: (414) 219-2000.
What is Laura Schwab, PA-C's NPI number?
Laura Schwab, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386121408, issued on 07/21/2018.
Does Laura Schwab, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Laura Schwab, PA-C had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%.
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 Schwab, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Schwab, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Schwab, PA-C accept Medicare?
Laura Schwab, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 176 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Schwab, PA-C's credentials?
Laura Schwab, PA-C's NPI is 1386121408 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

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).

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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