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NEAL RUCKS, PAC

Physician Assistant in MONTEVIDEO, Minnesota. 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
116
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NEAL RUCKS, PAC filed 116 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in MONTEVIDEO, Minnesota, prescribing 74% generic.

116
Part D claims, 2023
74%
generic prescribing

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NEAL RUCKS, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

116 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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 NEAL RUCKS, PAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2005

NPI 1952384224

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

116 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NEAL RUCKS, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 824 N 11TH ST, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265, with a listed phone of (320) 269-8877. NPI 1952384224 was issued on 11/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUCKS 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 116 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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.

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

824 N 11TH ST
MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265

Provider Details

NPI 1952384224
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/21/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NEAL RUCKS, PAC — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 116 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.

116
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
118
Total Day Supply
1,571
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
54
Prednisone
16

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NEAL RUCKS, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

NEAL RUCKS, PAC's 116 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEAL RUCKS, PAC's specialty?
NEAL RUCKS, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in MONTEVIDEO, Minnesota. Credentials: PAC.
How much does NEAL RUCKS, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NEAL RUCKS, PAC wrote 116 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is NEAL RUCKS, PAC located?
NEAL RUCKS, PAC is located at 824 N 11TH ST, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265. Phone: (320) 269-8877.
What is NEAL RUCKS, PAC's NPI number?
NEAL RUCKS, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952384224, issued on 11/21/2005.
Does NEAL RUCKS, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NEAL RUCKS, PAC's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K 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 NEAL RUCKS, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NEAL RUCKS, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbamazepine Er, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NEAL RUCKS, PAC accept Medicare?
NEAL RUCKS, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 116 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NEAL RUCKS, PAC's credentials?
NEAL RUCKS, PAC's NPI is 1952384224 with credentials PAC. 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).

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