2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1548330285 PA-C
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MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in WALNUT CREEK, 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
926
Medicare Part D claims · 299 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C filed 926 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in WALNUT CREEK, California, prescribing 95% generic.

926
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

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MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

926 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2006

NPI 1548330285

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

926 193% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in California

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1425 S MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 94596, with a listed phone of (925) 295-4130. NPI 1548330285 was issued on 11/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROCATO 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 926 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 299 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 26.0%. 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.

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

1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

Provider Details

NPI 1548330285
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELE BROCATO, 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.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
RICHMOND, CA

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

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 MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C. To verify MICHELE BROCATO, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 926 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.

926
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
299
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,007
Total Day Supply
12,982
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
241 (26.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
270

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHELE BROCATO, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
203
Amoxicillin
185
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
166
Celecoxib
110
Cefadroxil
50
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
37
Clindamycin Hcl
29
Diclofenac Sodium
18
Hydromorphone Hcl
17
Meloxicam
16

* 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 MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C 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

MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's 926 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's specialty?
MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in WALNUT CREEK, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C wrote 926 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 299 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C located?
MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C is located at 1425 S MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 94596. Phone: (925) 295-4130.
What is MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's NPI number?
MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548330285, issued on 11/09/2006.
Does MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C had 241 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.0%.
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 MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Amoxicillin, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C accept Medicare?
MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 926 Part D claims and 299 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's credentials?
MICHELE BROCATO, PA-C's NPI is 1548330285 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.
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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