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MATTHEW POTTER, 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
846
Medicare Part D claims · 369 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9973/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$17.8
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 846 claims across 369 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $17.8 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 846 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2011

NPI 1427327980

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

846 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral 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 POTTER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 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 POTTER, 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: 1427327980. 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 POTTER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 700 1ST AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 234-4023. NPI 1427327980 was issued on 12/29/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POTTER 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 846 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 369 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $527K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), 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

700 1ST AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1427327980
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW POTTER, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Krystal Biotech Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 846 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.

846
Total Claims
$527K
Total Drug Cost
369
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
935
Total Day Supply
23,260
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$502K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 118, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
162
Triamcinolone Acetonide
107
Mupirocin
106
Hydrocortisone
80
Clobetasol Propionate
62
Clindamycin Phosphate
47
Fluocinonide
32
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
26
Metronidazole
24

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How MATTHEW POTTER, 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 POTTER, PA-C's 846 claims are above 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 POTTER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's specialty?
MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C wrote 846 Medicare Part D claims totaling $527K in drug costs for 369 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C located?
MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C is located at 700 1ST AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 234-4023.
What is MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's NPI number?
MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427327980, issued on 12/29/2011.
Does MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $502K in brand drug costs.
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 MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C accept Medicare?
MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 846 Part D claims and 369 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's credentials?
MATTHEW POTTER, PA-C's NPI is 1427327980 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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