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LEAH MERRICK, PA-C

Physician Assistant in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania. 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
290
Medicare Part D claims · 194 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.6426/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LEAH MERRICK, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.6426/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 290 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.6426/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
290
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

LEAH MERRICK, 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

96 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. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 LEAH MERRICK, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/06/2020

NPI 1508405739

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

290 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

95.6426/100 12.542600000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Physician Assistant share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.6426/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 95.6426/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 95.6426/100 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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LEAH MERRICK, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 560 PIERCE ST, KINGSTON, PA, 18704, with a listed phone of (570) 714-5810. NPI 1508405739 was issued on 01/06/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERRICK 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 290 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 194 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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 95.6426/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.5735), 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

560 PIERCE ST
KINGSTON, PA 18704

Provider Details

NPI 1508405739
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/06/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.6426
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.5735
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEAH MERRICK, 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.

GEISINGER CLINIC
DANVILLE, PA

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

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LEAH MERRICK, PA-C. To verify LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LEAH MERRICK, PA-C — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 290 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.

290
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
194
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
291
Total Day Supply
2,937
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
12 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
116

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 40, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LEAH MERRICK, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
31
Cephalexin
27
Prednisone
25
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13
Cefdinir
13
Azithromycin
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 LEAH MERRICK, 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

LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's 290 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's specialty?
LEAH MERRICK, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LEAH MERRICK, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEAH MERRICK, PA-C wrote 290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 194 beneficiaries.
What is LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
LEAH MERRICK, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.6426/100 (Quality: 80.5735). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEAH MERRICK, PA-C located?
LEAH MERRICK, PA-C is located at 560 PIERCE ST, KINGSTON, PA, 18704. Phone: (570) 714-5810.
What is LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's NPI number?
LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508405739, issued on 01/06/2020.
Does LEAH MERRICK, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does LEAH MERRICK, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LEAH MERRICK, PA-C had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
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 LEAH MERRICK, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Cephalexin, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEAH MERRICK, PA-C accept Medicare?
LEAH MERRICK, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 290 Part D claims and 194 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's credentials?
LEAH MERRICK, PA-C's NPI is 1508405739 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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