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Maria Zappa, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Ashland, Ohio. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 189 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.3/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Maria Zappa, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,650 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.3/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

Maria Zappa, 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

81 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 Zappa, PA-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/04/2014

NPI 1619392453

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,650 109% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

81.3/100 1.8 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Physician Assistant share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 81.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.3%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 81.3/100 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 Zappa, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 45 AMBERWOOD PKWY, Ashland, OH, 44805, with a listed phone of (567) 309-6560. NPI 1619392453 was issued on 03/04/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Zappa 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 1,650 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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 81.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6, Cost 65.8), 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

45 AMBERWOOD PKWY
Ashland, OH 44805

Provider Details

NPI 1619392453
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/04/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.3083
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.5834
Quality
65.7777
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Maria Zappa, 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.

Ohiohealth Corporation
Shelby, OH

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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Maria Zappa, PA-C. To verify Maria Zappa, PA-C's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Maria Zappa, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,650 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.

1,650
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,465
Total Day Supply
101,636
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
17 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 91, 75-84: 62, 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 Maria Zappa, 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
Losartan Potassium
88
Levothyroxine Sodium
86
Lisinopril
84
Amlodipine Besylate
79
Atorvastatin Calcium
71
Omeprazole
62
Simvastatin
40
Gabapentin
39
Montelukast Sodium
38
Furosemide
36

* 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 Zappa, 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 Zappa, PA-C's 1,650 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Ohio

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Ohio medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maria Zappa, PA-C's specialty?
Maria Zappa, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Ashland, Ohio. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Maria Zappa, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Maria Zappa, PA-C wrote 1,650 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
What is Maria Zappa, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Maria Zappa, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3/100 (Quality: 73.6, Cost: 65.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Maria Zappa, PA-C located?
Maria Zappa, PA-C is located at 45 AMBERWOOD PKWY, Ashland, OH, 44805. Phone: (567) 309-6560.
What is Maria Zappa, PA-C's NPI number?
Maria Zappa, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619392453, issued on 03/04/2014.
Does Maria Zappa, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Maria Zappa, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
Does Maria Zappa, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Maria Zappa, PA-C had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
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 Zappa, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Zappa, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Zappa, PA-C accept Medicare?
Maria Zappa, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,650 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Zappa, PA-C's credentials?
Maria Zappa, PA-C's NPI is 1619392453 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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