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MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in FOLSOM, California. 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
64
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
87.0923/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.0923/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 64 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.0923/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
64
Part D claims, 2023

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MICHAEL DENNIS, 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

87 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 DENNIS, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2008

NPI 1356505820

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

64 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

87.0923/100 3.9923% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.0923/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.0923/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.1%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.0923/100 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 DENNIS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1650 CREEKSIDE DR, FOLSOM, CA, 95630, with a listed phone of (916) 983-7470. NPI 1356505820 was issued on 07/15/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DENNIS 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 64 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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 87.0923/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.4385, Cost 62.8691), 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

1650 CREEKSIDE DR
FOLSOM, CA 95630

Provider Details

NPI 1356505820
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.0923
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.4385
Quality
62.8691
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C. To verify MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

64
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
64
Total Day Supply
403
Generic Drug Cost
$750
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 18, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's 64 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's specialty?
MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FOLSOM, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.0923/100 (Quality: 77.4385, Cost: 62.8691). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C located?
MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C is located at 1650 CREEKSIDE DR, FOLSOM, CA, 95630. Phone: (916) 983-7470.
What is MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's NPI number?
MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356505820, issued on 07/15/2008.
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 MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C accept Medicare?
MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 64 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's credentials?
MICHAEL DENNIS, PA-C's NPI is 1356505820 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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