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NICOLE CHARLES, PAC

Medical Physician Assistant in WACONIA, 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
329
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE CHARLES, PAC is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in WACONIA, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 329 claims across 106 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NICOLE CHARLES, PAC filed 329 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WACONIA, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLE CHARLES, PAC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/03/2007

NPI 1104008093

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

329 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

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

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

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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NICOLE CHARLES, PAC is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in WACONIA, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PAC. NPI: 1104008093. 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.

NICOLE CHARLES, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 500 S MAPLE ST, WACONIA, MN, 55387, with a listed phone of (952) 442-2191. NPI 1104008093 was issued on 12/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHARLES 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 329 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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.

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

500 S MAPLE ST
WACONIA, MN 55387

Provider Details

NPI 1104008093
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/03/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE CHARLES, PAC 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.

RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
WACONIA, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240056

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

NICOLE CHARLES, PAC — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 329 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.

329
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
356
Total Day Supply
7,397
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
14 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Torsemide
17
Potassium Chloride
14
Atorvastatin Calcium
13
Levothyroxine Sodium
13
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
12
Metoprolol Succinate
12

* 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 NICOLE CHARLES, PAC 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

NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's 329 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's specialty?
NICOLE CHARLES, PAC specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in WACONIA, Minnesota. Credentials: PAC.
How much does NICOLE CHARLES, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE CHARLES, PAC wrote 329 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE CHARLES, PAC located?
NICOLE CHARLES, PAC is located at 500 S MAPLE ST, WACONIA, MN, 55387. Phone: (952) 442-2191.
What is NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's NPI number?
NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104008093, issued on 12/03/2007.
Does NICOLE CHARLES, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does NICOLE CHARLES, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLE CHARLES, PAC had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
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 NICOLE CHARLES, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Torsemide, Potassium Chloride, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE CHARLES, PAC accept Medicare?
NICOLE CHARLES, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 329 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's credentials?
NICOLE CHARLES, PAC's NPI is 1104008093 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.

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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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