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Nikolas Gushka, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in Wilkes Barre, 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 40,527 in Medical 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
352
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$395.75
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nikolas Gushka, PA-C filed 352 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, prescribing 96% generic.

352
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$395.75
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.

Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

352 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Nikolas Gushka, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2020

NPI 1073115754

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

352 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Largest specialties in Pennsylvania (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.6%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Physical Therapist - 4.9%Physical Therapist4.9%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.3%Internal Medicine Physician3.3%Professional Counselor - 3.2%Professional Counselor3.2%Medical Physician Assistant - 1.5%Medical Physician Assistant1.5%
Largest specialties in Pennsylvania (% 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 Medical 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).

Nikolas Gushka, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1000 E MOUNTAIN DR, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18711, with a listed phone of (570) 808-7300. NPI 1073115754 was issued on 11/09/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gushka 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 352 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.7%. 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

1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

Provider Details

NPI 1073115754
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nikolas Gushka, 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.

Geisinger Clinic
Danville, PA

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 Nikolas Gushka, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$396

Largest payer

SI-BONE, 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 - 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 Nikolas Gushka, PA-C. To verify Nikolas Gushka, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Nikolas Gushka, PA-C - brand share 4.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 352 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.

352
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
355
Total Day Supply
3,446
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
101 (28.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 42, 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 Nikolas Gushka, 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
Mupirocin
63
Oxycodone Hcl
58
Gabapentin
56
Celecoxib
49
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
46
Hydromorphone Hcl
36
Baclofen
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 Nikolas Gushka, PA-C 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

Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's 352 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Medical 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
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's specialty?
Nikolas Gushka, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Nikolas Gushka, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nikolas Gushka, PA-C wrote 352 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is Nikolas Gushka, PA-C located?
Nikolas Gushka, PA-C is located at 1000 E MOUNTAIN DR, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18711. Phone: (570) 808-7300.
What is Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's NPI number?
Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073115754, issued on 11/09/2020.
Does Nikolas Gushka, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $43 in brand drug costs.
Does Nikolas Gushka, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nikolas Gushka, PA-C had 101 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.7%.
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 Nikolas Gushka, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nikolas Gushka, PA-C accept Medicare?
Nikolas Gushka, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 352 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's credentials?
Nikolas Gushka, PA-C's NPI is 1073115754 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.
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.