2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1629325501 PA-C
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Misha Houston, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical Physician Assistant, 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
546
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Misha Houston, PA-C filed 546 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.

546
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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.

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

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

546 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Misha Houston, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2012

NPI 1629325501

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

546 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers
Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Surgical Physician Assistant - 0.2%Surgical Physician Assistant0.2%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Misha Houston, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1611 E 7TH ST, Charlotte, NC, 28204, with a listed phone of (704) 970-4106. NPI 1629325501 was issued on 08/09/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Houston 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 546 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $102K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.7%. 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

1611 E 7TH ST
Charlotte, NC 28204

Provider Details

NPI 1629325501
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/09/2012

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Misha Houston, PA-C - brand share 16.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 546 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.

546
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
546
Total Day Supply
14,992
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$75K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Opioid Claims
353 (64.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 11, 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.

What Misha Houston, 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
199
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
57
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
46
Tizanidine Hcl
43
Gabapentin
39
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
39
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
36
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
32
Pregabalin
13
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
11

* 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 Misha Houston, 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

Misha Houston, PA-C's 546 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Houston.

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Misha Houston, PA-C's specialty?
Misha Houston, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Charlotte, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Misha Houston, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Misha Houston, PA-C wrote 546 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is Misha Houston, PA-C located?
Misha Houston, PA-C is located at 1611 E 7TH ST, Charlotte, NC, 28204. Phone: (704) 970-4106.
What is Misha Houston, PA-C's NPI number?
Misha Houston, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629325501, issued on 08/09/2012.
Does Misha Houston, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Misha Houston, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
Does Misha Houston, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Misha Houston, PA-C had 353 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.7%.
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 Misha Houston, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Misha Houston, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Xtampza Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Misha Houston, PA-C accept Medicare?
Misha Houston, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 546 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Misha Houston, PA-C's credentials?
Misha Houston, PA-C's NPI is 1629325501 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).

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.