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MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C

Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota. 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
33
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 33 claims across 18 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 33 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/29/2012

NPI 1932453016

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 100/100 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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MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1932453016. 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.

MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3000 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 364-8000. NPI 1932453016 was issued on 10/29/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BICKEL 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 33 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

3000 32ND AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1932453016
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/29/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW BICKEL, 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.

JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER
ELGIN, ND
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 351314
MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC
RAPID CITY, SD
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

33
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
58
Total Day Supply
1,384
Generic Drug Cost
$859

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44

Physician Assistant Overview

How MATTHEW BICKEL, 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

MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C's 33 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BICKEL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C's specialty?
MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C wrote 33 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C located?
MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C is located at 3000 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 364-8000.
What is MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C's NPI number?
MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932453016, issued on 10/29/2012.
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.
Does MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C accept Medicare?
MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 33 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C's credentials?
MATTHEW BICKEL, PA-C's NPI is 1932453016 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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