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Megan Taratuta, P.A.

Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 149,975 in 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 796 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.8/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.1K
63 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Megan Taratuta, P.A. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.8/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,754 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.8/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
$1.1K
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 Taratuta, P.A.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Megan Taratuta, P.A. sits

This provider among physician assistant peers

Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Megan Taratuta, P.A. writes more Part D claims than 94% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 89% — placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

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volume — percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality — percentile: 40Megan Taratuta, P.A. — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 94 · MIPS quality — percentile: 89
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Megan Taratuta, P.A.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Megan Taratuta, P.A.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2009

NPI 1619119393

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,754 249% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

97.8/100 14.7 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 21.4%Behavior Technician21.4%Clinical Social Worker — 5.8%Clinical Social Worker5.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.6%Physical Therapist — 3.4%Physical Therapist3.4%Social Worker — 3.4%Social Worker3.4%Pharmacist — 3%Pharmacist3%Physician Assistant — 2.3%Physician Assistant2.3%
Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.8%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.8/100 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.

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 Taratuta, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 3210 EAGLE RUN DR NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, with a listed phone of (616) 456-9553. NPI 1619119393 was issued on 03/27/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Taratuta 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 2,754 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 796 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $549K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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 97.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.7), 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

3210 EAGLE RUN DR NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Provider Details

NPI 1619119393
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.7951
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.716
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 Taratuta, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 Taratuta, P.A.. To verify Megan Taratuta, P.A.'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 Taratuta, P.A. — brand share 17.0%
Physician Assistant average

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,754 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.

2,754
Total Claims
$549K
Total Drug Cost
796
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,980
Total Day Supply
207,951
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$468K
Generic Drug Cost
$80K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 326, 75-84: 293, 85+: 107

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Megan Taratuta, P.A. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
364
Atorvastatin Calcium
239
Losartan Potassium
183
Amlodipine Besylate
161
Furosemide
136
Ezetimibe
120
Eliquis
Apixaban
118
Carvedilol
103
Rosuvastatin Calcium
102
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
98

* 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 Taratuta, P.A. 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 Taratuta, P.A.'s 2,754 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 Taratuta.

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s specialty?
Megan Taratuta, P.A. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Credentials: P.A..
How much does Megan Taratuta, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Megan Taratuta, P.A. wrote 2,754 Medicare Part D claims totaling $549K in drug costs for 796 beneficiaries.
What is Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s Medicare quality score?
Megan Taratuta, P.A. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.8/100 (Quality: 88.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Megan Taratuta, P.A. located?
Megan Taratuta, P.A. is located at 3210 EAGLE RUN DR NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525. Phone: (616) 456-9553.
What is Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s NPI number?
Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619119393, issued on 03/27/2009.
Does Megan Taratuta, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $468K 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 Megan Taratuta, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Megan Taratuta, P.A. accept Medicare?
Megan Taratuta, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,754 Part D claims and 796 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s credentials?
Megan Taratuta, P.A.'s NPI is 1619119393 with credentials P.A.. 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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