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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1730357104 PA
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Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
425
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.3/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nichole Lewis, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 425 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.3/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 425
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Nichole Lewis, 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 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nichole Lewis, PA sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nichole Lewis, PA writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 27% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nichole Lewis, PA. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Nichole Lewis, PA?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
425 46% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.3/100 3.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nichole Lewis, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 79.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Nichole Lewis, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 747-2066. NPI 1730357104 was issued on 02/19/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 425 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.5, Cost 59.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730357104 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/19/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.292
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.46
Quality
59.5132
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nichole Lewis, 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.
Washington University
Saint Louis, MO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Nichole Lewis, PA - brand share 16.0%
Physician Assistant average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 425 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.
425
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 567
- Total Day Supply
- 15,430
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $41K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.30
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 60, 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.
What Nichole Lewis, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
69 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
54 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
48 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl 21
Dicyclomine Hcl
21 claims
- Movantik 17
Movantik
17 claims
- Buspirone Hcl 16
Buspirone Hcl
16 claims
- Motegrity 15
Motegrity
15 claims
- Colestipol Hcl 12
Colestipol Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 69 |
| Omeprazole | 54 |
| Famotidine | 48 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 21 |
| Movantik Naloxegol Oxalate | 17 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 16 |
| Motegrity Prucalopride Succinate | 15 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 12 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 12 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 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 Nichole Lewis, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Nichole Lewis, PA's 425 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lewis.
Dr. Makenzie Abbott
PA-C
Jefferson City, MO
Dr. Muhannad Abdin
PA-C
Joplin, MO
Dr. Dana Abdullahi
PA-C
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Kelbie Abercrombie
PA-C
Springfield, MO
Mohamed Abousetta
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nichole Lewis, PA's specialty? ▼
Nichole Lewis, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: PA.
How much does Nichole Lewis, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nichole Lewis, PA wrote 425 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
What is Nichole Lewis, PA's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nichole Lewis, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3/100 (Quality: 71.5, Cost: 59.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nichole Lewis, PA located? ▼
Nichole Lewis, PA is located at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, Saint Louis, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 747-2066.
What is Nichole Lewis, PA's NPI number? ▼
Nichole Lewis, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730357104, issued on 02/19/2008.
Does Nichole Lewis, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nichole Lewis, PA's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Nichole Lewis, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nichole Lewis, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nichole Lewis, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Nichole Lewis, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 425 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nichole Lewis, PA's credentials? ▼
Nichole Lewis, PA's NPI is 1730357104 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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