2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1366596553 PA
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MICHAEL DAWSON, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
91.2591/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$71.22
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL DAWSON, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2591/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.2591/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
214
Part D claims, 2023
$71.22
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 DAWSON, PA'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

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL DAWSON, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2007

NPI 1366596553

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

91.2591/100 8.15910000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2591/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.2591/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.2591/100 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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MICHAEL DAWSON, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 55 MERIDEN AVE STE 3G, SOUTHINGTON, CT, 06489, with a listed phone of (860) 827-7690. NPI 1366596553 was issued on 01/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAWSON 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 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%. 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 91.2591/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.3769, Cost 56.5221), 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

55 MERIDEN AVE STE 3G
SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489

Provider Details

NPI 1366596553
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2591
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.3769
Quality
56.5221
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL DAWSON, PA 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.

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
STORRS, CT
THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT NEW BRITAIN GENERAL AND BRADLEY
NEW BRITAIN, CT

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 DAWSON, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$71

Largest payer

Boston Scientific 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

214
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
249
Total Day Supply
4,936
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
41 (19.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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 DAWSON, PA 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
Diclofenac Sodium
31
Gabapentin
27
Oxycodone Hcl
21
Meloxicam
19
Lorazepam
16
Naproxen
12
Diazepam
11
Methocarbamol
11

* 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 DAWSON, PA 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 DAWSON, PA's 214 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL DAWSON, PA's specialty?
MICHAEL DAWSON, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut. Credentials: PA.
How much does MICHAEL DAWSON, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL DAWSON, PA wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL DAWSON, PA's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL DAWSON, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2591/100 (Quality: 86.3769, Cost: 56.5221). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL DAWSON, PA located?
MICHAEL DAWSON, PA is located at 55 MERIDEN AVE STE 3G, SOUTHINGTON, CT, 06489. Phone: (860) 827-7690.
What is MICHAEL DAWSON, PA's NPI number?
MICHAEL DAWSON, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366596553, issued on 01/23/2007.
Does MICHAEL DAWSON, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL DAWSON, PA had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%.
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 DAWSON, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL DAWSON, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL DAWSON, PA accept Medicare?
MICHAEL DAWSON, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL DAWSON, PA's credentials?
MICHAEL DAWSON, PA's NPI is 1366596553 with credentials PA. 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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