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LINDA DUCAT, PA-C

Physician Assistant in IONIA, Michigan. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$868.54
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LINDA DUCAT, PA-C filed 2,850 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in IONIA, Michigan, prescribing 94% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$868.54
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.

LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,850 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LINDA DUCAT, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2006

NPI 1528133683

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,850 261% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

LINDA DUCAT, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 431 SWARTZ CT STE 200, IONIA, MI, 48846, with a listed phone of (616) 841-2615. NPI 1528133683 was issued on 11/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DUCAT 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 2,850 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.4%. 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.

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

431 SWARTZ CT STE 200
IONIA, MI 48846

Provider Details

NPI 1528133683
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA DUCAT, 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.

ADVANCED PAIN SOLUTIONS PLLC
IONIA, MI

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 LINDA DUCAT, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$869

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINDA DUCAT, PA-C. To verify LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LINDA DUCAT, PA-C — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,850 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.

2,850
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,913
Total Day Supply
78,011
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$87K
Opioid Claims
1,807 (63.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 70, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LINDA DUCAT, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
681
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
277
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
175
Tizanidine Hcl
164
Gabapentin
148
Tramadol Hcl
135
Pregabalin
124
Methadone Hcl
123
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
102
Tramadol Hcl Er
Tramadol Hcl
86

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How LINDA DUCAT, 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

LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's 2,850 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's specialty?
LINDA DUCAT, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in IONIA, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LINDA DUCAT, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA DUCAT, PA-C wrote 2,850 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA DUCAT, PA-C located?
LINDA DUCAT, PA-C is located at 431 SWARTZ CT STE 200, IONIA, MI, 48846. Phone: (616) 841-2615.
What is LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's NPI number?
LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528133683, issued on 11/22/2006.
Does LINDA DUCAT, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
Does LINDA DUCAT, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LINDA DUCAT, PA-C had 1,807 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.4%.
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 LINDA DUCAT, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA DUCAT, PA-C accept Medicare?
LINDA DUCAT, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,850 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's credentials?
LINDA DUCAT, PA-C's NPI is 1528133683 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.
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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