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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1740710854 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Kansas City, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical 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
97
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
77.3/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Laura Starling, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 97 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.3/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 97
- 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.
Laura Starling, 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
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 Starling, PA-C sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laura Starling, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 39% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 19% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laura Starling, 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 Starling, PA-C?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
97 69% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.3/100 5.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laura Starling, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 77.3/100 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 Starling, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 5844 NW BARRY RD STE 120, Kansas City, MO, 64154, with a listed phone of (816) 472-9595. NPI 1740710854 was issued on 06/13/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 97 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.7, Cost 50.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1740710854 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/13/2017 |
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 Laura Starling, 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
Lees Summit, 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).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
97
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 105
- Total Day Supply
- 1,573
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 27 (27.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% 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 |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Laura Starling, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Starling, PA-C's 97 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Starling.
Frances Abbiatti
Springfield, MO
Courtney Adams
Independence, MO
Dr. Rebecca Adams
PA
Saint Louis, MO
Denise Anderson
Branson, MO
Dr. Melissa Anderson
P.A.-C
Springfield, MO
Compare Surgical 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 Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Starling, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Laura Starling, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Laura Starling, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Starling, PA-C wrote 97 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
What is Laura Starling, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Laura Starling, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.3/100 (Quality: 73.7, Cost: 50.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laura Starling, PA-C located? ▼
Laura Starling, PA-C is located at 5844 NW BARRY RD STE 120, Kansas City, MO, 64154. Phone: (816) 472-9595.
What is Laura Starling, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Laura Starling, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740710854, issued on 06/13/2017.
Does Laura Starling, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laura Starling, PA-C had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.8%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Starling, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Starling, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Starling, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Starling, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 97 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Starling, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Laura Starling, PA-C's NPI is 1740710854 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).
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