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MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 296 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.858/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
87 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.858/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,592 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.858/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$1.8K
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 WUCINICH, 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

79 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 WUCINICH, PA-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2015

NPI 1407223274

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,592 234% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

78.858/100 4.24199999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.858/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 78.858/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.9%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 78.858/100 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 WUCINICH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 775 POLE LINE RD W STE 302, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301, with a listed phone of (208) 814-8725. NPI 1407223274 was issued on 08/28/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WUCINICH 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 3,592 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 296 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $148K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.2%. 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 78.858/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5861, Cost 47.9407), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

775 POLE LINE RD W STE 302
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

Provider Details

NPI 1407223274
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/28/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.858
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5861
Quality
47.9407
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

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 MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 3,592 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.

3,592
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
296
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,021
Total Day Supply
108,926
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$102K
Opioid Claims
2,305 (64.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 53, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL WUCINICH, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
978
Oxycodone Hcl
448
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
311
Gabapentin
238
Pregabalin
145
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
138
Tramadol Hcl
129
Tizanidine Hcl
97
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
89
Methadone Hcl
86

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

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

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's 3,592 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's specialty?
MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C wrote 3,592 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 296 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.858/100 (Quality: 81.5861, Cost: 47.9407). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C located?
MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C is located at 775 POLE LINE RD W STE 302, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301. Phone: (208) 814-8725.
What is MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's NPI number?
MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407223274, issued on 08/28/2015.
Does MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C had 2,305 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.2%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C accept Medicare?
MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,592 Part D claims and 296 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's credentials?
MICHAEL WUCINICH, PA-C's NPI is 1407223274 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.

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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