2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1073148508 PAC
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MEGAN BRANDON, PAC

Physician Assistant in RENO, Nevada. 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
258
Medicare Part D claims · 204 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
60.121/100
▼ 23 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MEGAN BRANDON, PAC is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 258 claims across 204 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 60.121/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MEGAN BRANDON, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 60.121 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 258 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MEGAN BRANDON, PAC at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/05/2020

NPI 1073148508

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

258 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

60.121/100 22.978999999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Physician Assistant share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
60.121/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 60.121/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 60.121/100 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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MEGAN BRANDON, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PAC. NPI: 1073148508. 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 BRANDON, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 555 N ARLINGTON AVE, RENO, NV, 89503, with a listed phone of (775) 786-3040. NPI 1073148508 was issued on 03/05/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANDON 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 258 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 204 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.4%. 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 60.121/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.5192, Cost 58.8842), 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

555 N ARLINGTON AVE
RENO, NV 89503

Provider Details

NPI 1073148508
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/05/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

60.121
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.5192
Quality
58.8842
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN BRANDON, PAC 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.

RENO ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC LTD
RENO, NV

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.

258
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
204
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
259
Total Day Supply
3,896
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
19 (7.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
91
Meloxicam
84
Tizanidine Hcl
15
Tramadol Hcl
12

* 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 BRANDON, PAC 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 BRANDON, PAC's 258 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's specialty?
MEGAN BRANDON, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: PAC.
How much does MEGAN BRANDON, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN BRANDON, PAC wrote 258 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 204 beneficiaries.
What is MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's Medicare quality score?
MEGAN BRANDON, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 60.121/100 (Quality: 91.5192, Cost: 58.8842). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEGAN BRANDON, PAC located?
MEGAN BRANDON, PAC is located at 555 N ARLINGTON AVE, RENO, NV, 89503. Phone: (775) 786-3040.
What is MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's NPI number?
MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073148508, issued on 03/05/2020.
Does MEGAN BRANDON, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEGAN BRANDON, PAC had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.4%.
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 BRANDON, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGAN BRANDON, PAC accept Medicare?
MEGAN BRANDON, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 258 Part D claims and 204 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's credentials?
MEGAN BRANDON, PAC's NPI is 1073148508 with credentials PAC. 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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