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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1235856899 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Decatur, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
185
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$92.2
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Megan Caudell, PA-C filed 185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Decatur, Georgia, prescribing 85% generic.
- 185
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $92.2
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Megan Caudell, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
185 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Megan Caudell, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
185 41% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Caudell, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2675 N DECATUR RD STE 512, Decatur, GA, 30033, with a listed phone of (404) 501-2930. NPI 1235856899 was issued on 10/25/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.1%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235856899 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/25/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Megan Caudell, 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.
The Emory Clinic Inc
Atlanta, GA
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 Caudell, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$92
Largest payer
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
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
Megan Caudell, PA-C - brand share 15.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 185 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.
185
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 247
- Total Day Supply
- 5,049
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 65 (35.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.85
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Megan Caudell, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Acetaminophen-Code…
Acetaminophen-Codeine
53 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
27 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 21
Clindamycin Hcl
21 claims
- Cilostazol 18
Cilostazol
18 claims
- Eliquis 13
Eliquis
13 claims
- Xarelto 13
Xarelto
13 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 12
Tramadol Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 53 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 27 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 21 |
| Cilostazol | 18 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 13 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 13 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Megan Caudell, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Megan Caudell, PA-C's 185 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Caudell.
Dr. Beniam Abebe
PA-C
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Jennifer Adams
PA-C
Marietta, GA
Dr. Diana Adebulehin
P.A.-C.
Decatur, GA
Dr. Austin Adler
PA-C
Marietta, GA
Dr. Akinola Akintade
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Tucker, GA
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Megan Caudell, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Megan Caudell, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Decatur, Georgia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Megan Caudell, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Megan Caudell, PA-C wrote 185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is Megan Caudell, PA-C located? ▼
Megan Caudell, PA-C is located at 2675 N DECATUR RD STE 512, Decatur, GA, 30033. Phone: (404) 501-2930.
What is Megan Caudell, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Megan Caudell, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235856899, issued on 10/25/2022.
Does Megan Caudell, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Megan Caudell, PA-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
Does Megan Caudell, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Megan Caudell, PA-C had 65 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.1%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Megan Caudell, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Megan Caudell, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Clopidogrel, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Megan Caudell, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Megan Caudell, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 185 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Megan Caudell, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Megan Caudell, PA-C's NPI is 1235856899 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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