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MARK ALTMAN, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in GRAND RAPIDS, 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
271
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.2712/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MARK ALTMAN, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 271 claims across 180 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.2712/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MARK ALTMAN, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.2712 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 271 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARK ALTMAN, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/06/2006

NPI 1417935750

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

271 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

96.2712/100 13.171199999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.2712/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 96.2712/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.3%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 96.2712/100 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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MARK ALTMAN, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1417935750. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MARK ALTMAN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 100 MICHIGAN ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503, with a listed phone of (616) 391-1680. NPI 1417935750 was issued on 01/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTMAN 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 271 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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 96.2712/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.8989), 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

100 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Provider Details

NPI 1417935750
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.2712
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.8989
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 MARK ALTMAN, PA-C. To verify MARK ALTMAN, 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

MARK ALTMAN, PA-C — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 271 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.

271
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
271
Total Day Supply
2,456
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 44, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
44
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
25
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
25
Naproxen
23
Cephalexin
21
Methocarbamol
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11

* 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 MARK ALTMAN, 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

MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's 271 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's specialty?
MARK ALTMAN, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MARK ALTMAN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK ALTMAN, PA-C wrote 271 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
What is MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MARK ALTMAN, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.2712/100 (Quality: 87.8989). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK ALTMAN, PA-C located?
MARK ALTMAN, PA-C is located at 100 MICHIGAN ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503. Phone: (616) 391-1680.
What is MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's NPI number?
MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417935750, issued on 01/06/2006.
Does MARK ALTMAN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K 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 MARK ALTMAN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cefuroxime, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK ALTMAN, PA-C accept Medicare?
MARK ALTMAN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 271 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's credentials?
MARK ALTMAN, PA-C's NPI is 1417935750 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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