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LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in DOTHAN, Alabama. 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
972
Medicare Part D claims · 251 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$923.26
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 972 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5814/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
972
Part D claims, 2023
74%
generic prescribing
$923.26
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.

LINDSAY FRETTS, 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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2008

NPI 1831357896

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

972 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 97.5814/100 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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LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1118 ROSS CLARK CIR BLDG SUITE704, DOTHAN, AL, 36301, with a listed phone of (334) 712-3738. NPI 1831357896 was issued on 05/27/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRETTS 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 972 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 251 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $283K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1118 ROSS CLARK CIR BLDG SUITE704
DOTHAN, AL 36301

Provider Details

NPI 1831357896
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/27/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDSAY FRETTS, 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.

WIREGRASS CLINIC LLC
DOTHAN, AL

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 LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$923

Largest payer

Philips North America LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 972 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.

972
Total Claims
$283K
Total Drug Cost
251
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,353
Total Day Supply
69,749
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$248K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 106, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LINDSAY FRETTS, 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
146
Flecainide Acetate
102
Metoprolol Succinate
67
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
55
Digoxin
55
Metoprolol Tartrate
51
Amiodarone Hcl
41
Carvedilol
34
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
33
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
29

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's 972 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's specialty?
LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in DOTHAN, Alabama. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C wrote 972 Medicare Part D claims totaling $283K in drug costs for 251 beneficiaries.
What is LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C located?
LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C is located at 1118 ROSS CLARK CIR BLDG SUITE704, DOTHAN, AL, 36301. Phone: (334) 712-3738.
What is LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's NPI number?
LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831357896, issued on 05/27/2008.
Does LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $248K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Flecainide Acetate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C accept Medicare?
LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 972 Part D claims and 251 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's credentials?
LINDSAY FRETTS, PA-C's NPI is 1831357896 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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