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Nicole Ochs, PA-C

Trauma Surgery Physician in Columbia, South Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 959 in Trauma Surgery Physician, 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
57
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Trauma Surgery Physician avg: 70
MIPS score
99.3/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicole Ochs, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 57 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.3/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
57
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 Ochs, 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

99 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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 Nicole Ochs, PA-C sits

This provider among trauma surgery physician peers

Across the 127 trauma surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicole Ochs, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 63% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 88% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Nicole Ochs, PA-C-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one trauma surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicole Ochs, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Nicole Ochs, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Nicole Ochs, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/11/2020

NPI 1154917383

Primary specialty

Trauma Surgery Physician

Niche

959 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

57 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 70

MIPS final score

99.3/100 16.2 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Trauma Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers
Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Trauma Surgery Physician - 0%Trauma Surgery Physician0%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Nicole Ochs, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Trauma Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Trauma Surgery Physician) - 99.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Trauma Surgery Physician) - 99.3/100 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 Ochs, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Trauma Surgery Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300, Columbia, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-8800. NPI 1154917383 was issued on 12/11/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ochs 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 57 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%. 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 99.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Trauma Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 959 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 70 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

2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
Columbia, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1154917383
Specialty Trauma Surgery Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/11/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicole Ochs, 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.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
Columbia, SC

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.

57
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
57
Total Day Supply
808
Generic Drug Cost
$674
Opioid Claims
13 (22.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
50% female / 50% 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
Gabapentin
11

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

Trauma Surgery Physician Overview

How Nicole Ochs, PA-C fits within the Trauma Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

959
Trauma Surgery Physician Providers in US
49
States with Trauma Surgery Physician
70
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicole Ochs, PA-C's 57 claims are below the specialty average of 70.

Nearby Trauma Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ochs.

Compare Trauma Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Trauma Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicole Ochs, PA-C's specialty?
Nicole Ochs, PA-C specializes in Trauma Surgery Physician and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Nicole Ochs, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicole Ochs, PA-C wrote 57 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
What is Nicole Ochs, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Nicole Ochs, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3/100 (Quality: 90.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicole Ochs, PA-C located?
Nicole Ochs, PA-C is located at 2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300, Columbia, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-8800.
What is Nicole Ochs, PA-C's NPI number?
Nicole Ochs, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154917383, issued on 12/11/2020.
Does Nicole Ochs, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nicole Ochs, PA-C had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%.
How many Trauma Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 959 Trauma Surgery Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Trauma Surgery Physician provider writes 70 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Ochs, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Ochs, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Ochs, PA-C accept Medicare?
Nicole Ochs, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 57 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Ochs, PA-C's credentials?
Nicole Ochs, PA-C's NPI is 1154917383 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.