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MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA

Physician Assistant in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
127
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.3962/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 127 claims across 66 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3962 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 127 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2006

NPI 1760562086

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

127 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

74.3962/100 8.703800000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3962/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 74.3962/100 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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MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1760562086. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4940 EASTERN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21224, with a listed phone of (443) 567-5030. NPI 1760562086 was issued on 10/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENTKOWSKI 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 127 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.9%. 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 74.3962/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7185, Cost 52.4354), 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

4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224

Provider Details

NPI 1760562086
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.3962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE, MD

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 · Typical

MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 127 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.

127
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
193
Total Day Supply
3,962
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
43 (33.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.28
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 30, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
33
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
24
Doxycycline Monohydrate
15
Prednisone
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's 127 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's specialty?
MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: PA.
How much does MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA wrote 127 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's Medicare quality score?
MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (Quality: 64.7185, Cost: 52.4354). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA located?
MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA is located at 4940 EASTERN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21224. Phone: (443) 567-5030.
What is MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's NPI number?
MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760562086, issued on 10/17/2006.
Does MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.9%.
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 MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Clopidogrel, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA accept Medicare?
MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 127 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's credentials?
MICHELLE BENTKOWSKI, PA's NPI is 1760562086 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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