2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1336546134
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MICHELLE LEADER

Physician Assistant in ABERDEEN, South Dakota. 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
77.5581/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE LEADER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5581/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.5581/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
16
Part D claims, 2023

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MICHELLE LEADER's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 MICHELLE LEADER?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/24/2014

NPI 1336546134

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

77.5581/100 5.541899999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within South Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHELLE LEADER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5581/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 77.5581/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 77.5581/100 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 LEADER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 701 8TH AVE NW, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401, with a listed phone of (605) 226-2663. NPI 1336546134 was issued on 11/24/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEADER 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 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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 77.5581/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.7758, Cost 50.9178), 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

701 8TH AVE NW
ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Provider Details

NPI 1336546134
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/24/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.5581
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.7758
Quality
50.9178
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

16
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17
Total Day Supply
216
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.55

Physician Assistant Overview

How MICHELLE LEADER 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 LEADER's 16 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LEADER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE LEADER's specialty?
MICHELLE LEADER specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ABERDEEN, South Dakota.
How much does MICHELLE LEADER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE LEADER wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is MICHELLE LEADER's Medicare quality score?
MICHELLE LEADER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5581/100 (Quality: 76.7758, Cost: 50.9178). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHELLE LEADER located?
MICHELLE LEADER is located at 701 8TH AVE NW, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401. Phone: (605) 226-2663.
What is MICHELLE LEADER's NPI number?
MICHELLE LEADER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336546134, issued on 11/24/2014.
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.
Does MICHELLE LEADER accept Medicare?
MICHELLE LEADER appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE LEADER's credentials?
MICHELLE LEADER's NPI is 1336546134. 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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