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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1306313556 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 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
177
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
85.5/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Nicole Silva, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 177 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 85.5/100
- MIPS score · +2 vs avg
- 177
- Part D claims, 2023
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 Silva, 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
86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 Nicole Silva, PA-C sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicole Silva, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 49% - 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 surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicole Silva, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Nicole Silva, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
177 44% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
85.5/100 2.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nicole Silva, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 85.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 85.5/100 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).
Nicole Silva, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3400 SPRUCE ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, with a listed phone of (215) 662-4000. NPI 1306313556 was issued on 10/25/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 177 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1306313556 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/25/2018 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
85.4852
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.6095
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Nicole Silva, PA-C. To verify Nicole Silva, PA-C's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
177
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 178
- Total Day Supply
- 2,022
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (11.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 69
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.81
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 35, 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 Nicole Silva, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Loperamide
Loperamide
35 claims
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
22 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
22 claims
- Neomycin Sulfate
Neomycin Sulfate
22 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
19 claims
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Loperamide Loperamide Hcl | 35 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 22 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 |
| Metronidazole | 16 |
* 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 Silva, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicole Silva, PA-C's 177 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Silva.
Dr. Alyssa Abebe
PA-C
Pittsburgh, PA
Ashley Abraham
Philadelphia, PA
Daniel Abrantes
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Michelle Adams
PA-C
Danville, PA
Dr. David Adler
PA-C
Chester, PA
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 Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicole Silva, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Nicole Silva, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Nicole Silva, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicole Silva, PA-C wrote 177 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
What is Nicole Silva, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nicole Silva, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.5/100 (Quality: 73.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicole Silva, PA-C located? ▼
Nicole Silva, PA-C is located at 3400 SPRUCE ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 662-4000.
What is Nicole Silva, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Nicole Silva, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306313556, issued on 10/25/2018.
Does Nicole Silva, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicole Silva, PA-C had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 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 Silva, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Silva, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Loperamide, Erythromycin, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Silva, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Nicole Silva, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 177 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Silva, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Nicole Silva, PA-C's NPI is 1306313556 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
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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