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MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C

Emergency Medicine Physician in NEWPORT, Oregon. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 577 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4019/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4019/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,044 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.4019/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 CRUISE, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2006

NPI 1275608838

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,044 197% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

91.4019/100 8.301900000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Oregon

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Oregon

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4019/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 91.4019/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 91.4019/100 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 CRUISE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 705 SW COAST HWY, NEWPORT, OR, 97365, with a listed phone of (541) 574-4860. NPI 1275608838 was issued on 11/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRUISE 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 1,044 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 577 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. 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 91.4019/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.6372, Cost 68.3289), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

705 SW COAST HWY
NEWPORT, OR 97365

Provider Details

NPI 1275608838
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4019
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.6372
Quality
68.3289
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL CRUISE, 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.

ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL
ALBANY, OR
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL CORVALLIS
CORVALLIS, OR
MID-VALLEY HEALTHCARE INC
SWEET HOME, OR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,044 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.

1,044
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
577
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,051
Total Day Supply
12,092
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
41 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
443

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 299, 75-84: 176, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C 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
Doxycycline Monohydrate
142
Prednisone
140
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
114
Fluticasone Propionate
100
Cephalexin
89
Mupirocin
40
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
38
Methylprednisolone
38
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
34
Amoxicillin
21

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's 1,044 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's specialty?
MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in NEWPORT, Oregon. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C wrote 1,044 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 577 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4019/100 (Quality: 95.6372, Cost: 68.3289). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C located?
MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C is located at 705 SW COAST HWY, NEWPORT, OR, 97365. Phone: (541) 574-4860.
What is MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's NPI number?
MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275608838, issued on 11/21/2006.
Does MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C accept Medicare?
MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,044 Part D claims and 577 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's credentials?
MICHAEL CRUISE, PA-C's NPI is 1275608838 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.
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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