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NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS

Physician Assistant in LEBANON, New Hampshire. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 451 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
69.4014/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$259.11
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LEBANON, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 451 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4014/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $259.11 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.4014 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,823 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2017

NPI 1821513029

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,823 131% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

69.4014/100 13.698599999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Physician Assistant share within New Hampshire

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.4014/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 69.4014/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 69.4014/100 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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NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LEBANON, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C, MPAS. NPI: 1821513029. 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.

NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C, MPAS credentials at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756, with a listed phone of (603) 650-3539. NPI 1821513029 was issued on 08/08/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRAIN 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 1,823 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 451 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $261K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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 69.4014/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.6429, Cost 42.3618), 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

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Provider Details

NPI 1821513029
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C, MPAS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/08/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

69.4014
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.6429
Quality
42.3618
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS 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.

MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
LEBANON, NH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 300003
DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC
LEBANON, NH

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 NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$259

Largest payer

Inari Medical, 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

NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,823 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.

1,823
Total Claims
$261K
Total Drug Cost
451
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,744
Total Day Supply
140,843
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$225K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 177, 75-84: 194, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
238
Metoprolol Succinate
224
Eliquis
Apixaban
177
Lisinopril
138
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
99
Amlodipine Besylate
91
Losartan Potassium
90
Furosemide
87
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
77
Carvedilol
62

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's 1,823 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CRAIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's specialty?
NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LEBANON, New Hampshire. Credentials: PA-C, MPAS.
How much does NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS wrote 1,823 Medicare Part D claims totaling $261K in drug costs for 451 beneficiaries.
What is NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's Medicare quality score?
NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4014/100 (Quality: 55.6429, Cost: 42.3618). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS located?
NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS is located at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756. Phone: (603) 650-3539.
What is NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's NPI number?
NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821513029, issued on 08/08/2017.
Does NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $225K 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 NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS accept Medicare?
NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,823 Part D claims and 451 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's credentials?
NATHAN CRAIN, PA-C, MPAS's NPI is 1821513029 with credentials PA-C, MPAS. 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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