2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1881249951 PA
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Nicole Pages, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in Charleston, 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 16,119 in Surgical 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
379
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicole Pages, PA filed 379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Charleston, South Carolina, prescribing 97% generic.

379
Part D claims, 2023
97%
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.

Nicole Pages, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

379 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Nicole Pages, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/06/2019

NPI 1881249951

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

379 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Surgical Physician Assistant 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%Surgical Physician Assistant - 0.3%Surgical Physician Assistant0.3%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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 Pages, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2270 ASHLEY CROSSING DR STE 110, Charleston, SC, 29414, with a listed phone of (843) 853-3474. NPI 1881249951 was issued on 08/06/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Pages 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 379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.5%. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

2270 ASHLEY CROSSING DR STE 110
Charleston, SC 29414

Provider Details

NPI 1881249951
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/06/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicole Pages, 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.

East Cooper Physician Group LLC
Mount Pleasant, SC
Physiotherapy Associates Inc
Atlanta, GA

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 · Generic-heavy

Nicole Pages, PA - brand share 3.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 379 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.

379
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
404
Total Day Supply
6,457
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
108 (28.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
65% female / 35% 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 Pages, PA 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
Diclofenac Sodium
50
Methylprednisolone
42
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
39
Meloxicam
33
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
30
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
27
Oxycodone Hcl
27
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Ibuprofen
15
Tramadol Hcl
12

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How Nicole Pages, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicole Pages, PA's 379 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant 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 Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicole Pages, PA's specialty?
Nicole Pages, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Charleston, South Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does Nicole Pages, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicole Pages, PA wrote 379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicole Pages, PA located?
Nicole Pages, PA is located at 2270 ASHLEY CROSSING DR STE 110, Charleston, SC, 29414. Phone: (843) 853-3474.
What is Nicole Pages, PA's NPI number?
Nicole Pages, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881249951, issued on 08/06/2019.
Does Nicole Pages, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicole Pages, PA's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicole Pages, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nicole Pages, PA had 108 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.5%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Pages, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Pages, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Methylprednisolone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Pages, PA accept Medicare?
Nicole Pages, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 379 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Pages, PA's credentials?
Nicole Pages, PA's NPI is 1881249951 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

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.

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.