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LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in METAIRIE, Louisiana. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.598/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.598/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,493 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.598/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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LUCAS KNOWLTON, 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 25% higher than 75% 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 LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2011

NPI 1205119831

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,493 317% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

94.598/100 11.498000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.598/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 94.598/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 94.598/100 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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LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4720 S I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 301, METAIRIE, LA, 70001, with a listed phone of (504) 885-8225. NPI 1205119831 was issued on 09/20/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNOWLTON 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 4,493 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $743K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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 94.598/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.7509), 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

4720 S I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 301
METAIRIE, LA 70001

Provider Details

NPI 1205119831
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.598
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.7509
Quality
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUCAS KNOWLTON, 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.

CHARLES A DEAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GREENVILLE, ME

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 4,493 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.

4,493
Total Claims
$743K
Total Drug Cost
357
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,361
Total Day Supply
332,412
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$624K
Generic Drug Cost
$114K
Opioid Claims
83 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 99, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LUCAS KNOWLTON, 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
Lisinopril
262
Atorvastatin Calcium
243
Levothyroxine Sodium
156
Amlodipine Besylate
147
Rosuvastatin Calcium
129
Metoprolol Succinate
110
Hydrochlorothiazide
103
Omeprazole
103
Metformin Hcl
96
Pantoprazole Sodium
91

* 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 LUCAS KNOWLTON, 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

LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's 4,493 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's specialty?
LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C wrote 4,493 Medicare Part D claims totaling $743K in drug costs for 357 beneficiaries.
What is LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.598/100 (Quality: 83.7509). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C located?
LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C is located at 4720 S I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 301, METAIRIE, LA, 70001. Phone: (504) 885-8225.
What is LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's NPI number?
LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205119831, issued on 09/20/2011.
Does LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $624K in brand drug costs.
Does LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
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 LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C accept Medicare?
LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,493 Part D claims and 357 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's credentials?
LUCAS KNOWLTON, PA-C's NPI is 1205119831 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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