2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1154363000 PA
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NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA

Physician Assistant in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. 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
147
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
78.858/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.858/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 147 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.858/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
147
Part D claims, 2023

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NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

79 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2006

NPI 1154363000

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

147 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

78.858/100 4.24199999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.858/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 78.858/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.9%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 78.858/100 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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NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 650 ADDISON AVE W, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301, with a listed phone of (208) 732-3429. NPI 1154363000 was issued on 06/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PERIUS 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 147 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.3%. 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 78.858/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5861, Cost 47.9407), 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

650 ADDISON AVE W
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

Provider Details

NPI 1154363000
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.858
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5861
Quality
47.9407
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA 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.

ST LUKES CLINIC LLC
TWIN FALLS, ID

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

147
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
148
Total Day Supply
1,100
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
43 (29.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
27
Cephalexin
19
Tramadol Hcl
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's 147 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's specialty?
NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: PA.
How much does NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA wrote 147 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
What is NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's Medicare quality score?
NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.858/100 (Quality: 81.5861, Cost: 47.9407). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA located?
NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA is located at 650 ADDISON AVE W, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301. Phone: (208) 732-3429.
What is NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's NPI number?
NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154363000, issued on 06/12/2006.
Does NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.3%.
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 NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 147 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's credentials?
NICHOLAS PERIUS, PA's NPI is 1154363000 with credentials PA. 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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