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NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in BILOXI, Mississippi. 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
174
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BILOXI, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 174 claims across 23 beneficiaries — 56% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BILOXI, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1073539771

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

174 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in BILOXI, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1073539771. 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.

NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 189 WALMART LN STE B, BILOXI, MS, 39531, with a listed phone of (601) 368-6254. NPI 1073539771 was issued on 07/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PUKISH 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 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $286K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

189 WALMART LN STE B
BILOXI, MS 39531

Provider Details

NPI 1073539771
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 174 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.

174
Total Claims
$286K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
214
Total Day Supply
6,296
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$284K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
41
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
27
Descovy
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam
21

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's 174 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's specialty?
NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in BILOXI, Mississippi. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $286K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C located?
NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C is located at 189 WALMART LN STE B, BILOXI, MS, 39531. Phone: (601) 368-6254.
What is NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's NPI number?
NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073539771, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $284K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dovato, Biktarvy, Descovy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's credentials?
NICHOLAS PUKISH, PA-C's NPI is 1073539771 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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