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MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC

Surgical Physician Assistant in JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania. 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
549
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.7848/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$175.81
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7848/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 549 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.7848/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
549
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$175.81
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.

MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

94 Top 29% higher than 71% 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

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

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2006

NPI 1518947720

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

549 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

93.7848/100 10.68480000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.7848/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 93.7848/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.8%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 93.7848/100 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).

MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 321 MAIN ST, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15901, with a listed phone of (814) 535-6521. NPI 1518947720 was issued on 01/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUDAY 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 549 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.2%. 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 93.7848/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0781), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 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

321 MAIN ST
JOHNSTOWN, PA 15901

Provider Details

NPI 1518947720
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.7848
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0781
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BUDAY, 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.

CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE PC
INDIANA, PA
IPG ORTHO LLP
INDIANA, PA
VANTAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION INC
JOHNSTOWN, PA

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 MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$176

Largest payer

Bioventus LLC

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 — Pennsylvania PA-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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC. To verify MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 549 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.

549
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
556
Total Day Supply
4,759
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
336 (61.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
59

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
268
Eliquis
Apixaban
38
Methylprednisolone
36
Tramadol Hcl
30
Amoxicillin
25
Oxycodone Hcl
19
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
15
Prednisone
13
Baclofen
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 MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's 549 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's specialty?
MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PAC.
How much does MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC wrote 549 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7848/100 (Quality: 85.0781). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC located?
MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC is located at 321 MAIN ST, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15901. Phone: (814) 535-6521.
What is MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's NPI number?
MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518947720, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC had 336 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.2%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 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 MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Eliquis, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 549 Part D claims and 268 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's credentials?
MICHAEL BUDAY, PAC's NPI is 1518947720 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.

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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