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NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in GRANVILLE, Ohio. 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
636
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6839/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$23.77
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6839/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 636 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.6839/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
636
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$23.77
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

89 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1891711644

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

636 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

88.6839/100 5.5839% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Physician Assistant share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6839/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.6839/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.7%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.6839/100 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.

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).

NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 590 NEWARK GRANVILLE RD, GRANVILLE, OH, 43023, with a listed phone of (888) 531-7444. NPI 1891711644 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 CARRIER 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 636 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.0%. 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 88.6839/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.3177), 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

590 NEWARK GRANVILLE RD
GRANVILLE, OH 43023

Provider Details

NPI 1891711644
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.6839
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.3177
Quality
66.75
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C 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.

CENTRAL OHIO GERIATRICS, LLC
COLUMBUS, OH
PAI PARTICIPANT 1 LLC
DELAWARE, OH

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 NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C. To verify NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 636 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.

636
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
750
Total Day Supply
15,532
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
197 (31.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
84.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C 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
71
Oxycodone Hcl
46
Potassium Chloride
36
Lorazepam
29
Furosemide
26
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
25
Lacosamide
20
Duloxetine Hcl
19
Tramadol Hcl
19
Torsemide
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 NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's 636 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's specialty?
NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GRANVILLE, Ohio. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C wrote 636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6839/100 (Quality: 77.3177). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C located?
NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C is located at 590 NEWARK GRANVILLE RD, GRANVILLE, OH, 43023. Phone: (888) 531-7444.
What is NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's NPI number?
NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891711644, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C had 197 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.0%.
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 NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C accept Medicare?
NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 636 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's credentials?
NICOLE CARRIER, PA-C's NPI is 1891711644 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.
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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