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Maria Strong, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 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
168
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
84.5/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Maria Strong, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.5/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
168
Part D claims, 2023

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Maria Strong, 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

85 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 Maria Strong, PA-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1346207057

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

168 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

84.5/100 1.4 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 84.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.5%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 84.5/100 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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Maria Strong, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2800 MAIN ST, Bridgeport, CT, 06606, with a listed phone of (203) 576-5604. NPI 1346207057 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Strong 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 168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.3%. 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 84.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3, Cost 59.6), 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

2800 MAIN ST
Bridgeport, CT 06606

Provider Details

NPI 1346207057
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.4788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2865
Quality
59.5997
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

168
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
169
Total Day Supply
1,343
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
29 (17.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 42, 75-84: 36, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Maria Strong, 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
Cephalexin
19
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
13
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
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 Maria Strong, 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

Maria Strong, PA-C's 168 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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  • 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 Connecticut medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maria Strong, PA-C's specialty?
Maria Strong, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Maria Strong, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Maria Strong, PA-C wrote 168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
What is Maria Strong, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Maria Strong, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5/100 (Quality: 79.3, Cost: 59.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Maria Strong, PA-C located?
Maria Strong, PA-C is located at 2800 MAIN ST, Bridgeport, CT, 06606. Phone: (203) 576-5604.
What is Maria Strong, PA-C's NPI number?
Maria Strong, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346207057, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does Maria Strong, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Maria Strong, PA-C had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.3%.
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 Maria Strong, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Strong, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Ondansetron Odt, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Strong, PA-C accept Medicare?
Maria Strong, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 168 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Strong, PA-C's credentials?
Maria Strong, PA-C's NPI is 1346207057 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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