2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1235562083 PA-C
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Michelle Thomas, PA-C

Acupuncturist in Tucson, Arizona.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
301
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
MIPS score
83.2/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Michelle Thomas, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 301 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.2/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
301
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Michelle Thomas, 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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Michelle Thomas, PA-C sits

This provider among acupuncturist peers

Across the 34 acupuncturist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michelle Thomas, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 35% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 50% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100023.146.269.392.4Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 61 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 36Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 79 · MIPS quality, percentile: 9Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 91 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 64 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 61Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 21 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 94 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 39 · MIPS quality, percentile: 39Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 24 · MIPS quality, percentile: 76Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 21Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 9 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 79Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 76 · MIPS quality, percentile: 64Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 24Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 24Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 6 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 6Michelle Thomas, PA-C-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one acupuncturist peer from a representative sample of 33; the gold marker is Michelle Thomas, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Michelle Thomas, PA-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2013

NPI 1235562083

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,339 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

301 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

MIPS final score

83.2/100 0.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers
Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Acupuncturist - 0.5%Acupuncturist0.5%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Michelle Thomas, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) - 83.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.2%
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) - 83.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Michelle Thomas, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acupuncturist provider holding PA-C credentials at 1555 E RIVER RD, Tucson, AZ, 85718, with a listed phone of (520) 661-2787. NPI 1235562083 was issued on 08/15/2013.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 301 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.7, Cost 72.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

1555 E RIVER RD
Tucson, AZ 85718

Provider Details

NPI 1235562083
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/15/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.1893
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.7442
Quality
72.2203
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

301
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
310
Total Day Supply
2,395
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
136 (45.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
88

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Michelle Thomas, 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
Tramadol Hcl
66
Oxycodone Hcl
64
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
53
Cephalexin
51
Amoxicillin
31

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How Michelle Thomas, PA-C fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

Michelle Thomas, PA-C's 301 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Acupuncturist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michelle Thomas, PA-C's specialty?
Michelle Thomas, PA-C specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Michelle Thomas, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Michelle Thomas, PA-C wrote 301 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
What is Michelle Thomas, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Michelle Thomas, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2/100 (Quality: 71.7, Cost: 72.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michelle Thomas, PA-C located?
Michelle Thomas, PA-C is located at 1555 E RIVER RD, Tucson, AZ, 85718. Phone: (520) 661-2787.
What is Michelle Thomas, PA-C's NPI number?
Michelle Thomas, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235562083, issued on 08/15/2013.
Does Michelle Thomas, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Michelle Thomas, PA-C had 136 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.2%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michelle Thomas, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Thomas, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Thomas, PA-C accept Medicare?
Michelle Thomas, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 301 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Thomas, PA-C's credentials?
Michelle Thomas, PA-C's NPI is 1235562083 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

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