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NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C

Physician Assistant in JACKSONVILLE, North Carolina. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 314 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.8K
293 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in JACKSONVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 314 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.8K across 293 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 6,335 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2018

NPI 1992290233

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,335 702% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 100/100 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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NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in JACKSONVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHD, PA-C. NPI: 1992290233. 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.

NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHD, PA-C credentials at 200 TARPON TRL, JACKSONVILLE, NC, 28546, with a listed phone of (910) 938-1114. NPI 1992290233 was issued on 06/28/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMPONSAH 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 6,335 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 314 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546

Provider Details

NPI 1992290233
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PHD, PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/28/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, 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.

COASTAL CAROLINA NEUROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER PA
FAYETTEVILLE, NC

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.8K

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,335 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.

6,335
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
314
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,109
Total Day Supply
209,276
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$189K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 192, 65-74: 106, 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
Trazodone Hcl
397
Alprazolam
287
Duloxetine Hcl
264
Clonazepam
220
Buspirone Hcl
214
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
209
Fluoxetine Hcl
195
Aripiprazole
193
Lorazepam
183
Zolpidem Tartrate
182

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's 6,335 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby 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 AMPONSAH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's specialty?
NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in JACKSONVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: PHD, PA-C.
How much does NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C wrote 6,335 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 314 beneficiaries.
What is NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C located?
NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C is located at 200 TARPON TRL, JACKSONVILLE, NC, 28546. Phone: (910) 938-1114.
What is NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's NPI number?
NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992290233, issued on 06/28/2018.
Does NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
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 NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Alprazolam, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C accept Medicare?
NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,335 Part D claims and 314 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's credentials?
NANA AKUA AMPONSAH, PHD, PA-C's NPI is 1992290233 with credentials PHD, 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.
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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