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MEGAN ASH, PA-C

Physician Assistant in BATTLE CREEK, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 803 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$424.86
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MEGAN ASH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 803 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $424.86 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MEGAN ASH, PA-C filed 5,701 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MEGAN ASH, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2017

NPI 1720518657

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,701 622% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MEGAN ASH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1720518657. 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.

MEGAN ASH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 363 FREMONT ST, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49017, with a listed phone of (269) 245-8393. NPI 1720518657 was issued on 06/13/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASH 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 5,701 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 803 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $637K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%. 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.

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

363 FREMONT ST
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017

Provider Details

NPI 1720518657
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/13/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN ASH, 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.

BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
BATTLE CREEK, MI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 230075

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 MEGAN ASH, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$425

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

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 MEGAN ASH, PA-C. To verify MEGAN ASH, 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 · Typical

MEGAN ASH, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,701 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.

5,701
Total Claims
$637K
Total Drug Cost
803
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,190
Total Day Supply
320,801
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$494K
Generic Drug Cost
$133K
Opioid Claims
314 (5.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
135

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 115, 65-74: 332, 75-84: 247, 85+: 109

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
236
Omeprazole
184
Levothyroxine Sodium
181
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
171
Amlodipine Besylate
161
Lisinopril
152
Pantoprazole Sodium
145
Gabapentin
129
Losartan Potassium
129
Alprazolam
123

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How MEGAN ASH, 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

MEGAN ASH, PA-C's 5,701 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN ASH, PA-C's specialty?
MEGAN ASH, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MEGAN ASH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN ASH, PA-C wrote 5,701 Medicare Part D claims totaling $637K in drug costs for 803 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGAN ASH, PA-C located?
MEGAN ASH, PA-C is located at 363 FREMONT ST, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49017. Phone: (269) 245-8393.
What is MEGAN ASH, PA-C's NPI number?
MEGAN ASH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720518657, issued on 06/13/2017.
Does MEGAN ASH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEGAN ASH, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $494K in brand drug costs.
Does MEGAN ASH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEGAN ASH, PA-C had 314 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%.
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 MEGAN ASH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGAN ASH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGAN ASH, PA-C accept Medicare?
MEGAN ASH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,701 Part D claims and 803 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN ASH, PA-C's credentials?
MEGAN ASH, PA-C's NPI is 1720518657 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.
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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