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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1275285090 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Memphis, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 in 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 276 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.1/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Patrick Townsend, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.1/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Patrick Townsend, 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
83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 Patrick Townsend, PA-C sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Patrick Townsend, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 39% - 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 physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Patrick Townsend, 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 Patrick Townsend, PA-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,358 72% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.1/100 0 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Patrick Townsend, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 83.1/100 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.
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Patrick Townsend, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2693 UNION EXTENDED, Memphis, TN, 38112, with a listed phone of (901) 726-0843. NPI 1275285090 was issued on 01/23/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $228K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.5, Cost 72.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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 | 1275285090 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/23/2022 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.0912
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.4964
Quality
72.3045
Cost
84
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Patrick Townsend, PA-C - brand share 16.0%
Physician Assistant average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,358 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.
1,358
Total Claims
$228K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,097
- Total Day Supply
- 89,187
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $201K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
- Opioid Claims
- 23 (1.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 49
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.19
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 47, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 94, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Patrick Townsend, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
77 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
59 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
52 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
48 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
38 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
34 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
33 claims
- Carvedilol 28
Carvedilol
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 77 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 59 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 34 |
| Furosemide | 33 |
| Carvedilol | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Patrick Townsend, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Patrick Townsend, PA-C's 1,358 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Townsend.
Dr. Katrina Aardema
PA-C
Gallatin, TN
Dr. Anum Abbas
PA
Memphis, TN
Dr. Rojin Abdullah
PA-C
Nashville, TN
Dr. Cecilia Abello
PA-C
Nashville, TN
Dr. Jadie Abendroth
PA-C
Memphis, TN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Townsend, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Patrick Townsend, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Memphis, Tennessee. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Patrick Townsend, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Patrick Townsend, PA-C wrote 1,358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $228K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
What is Patrick Townsend, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Patrick Townsend, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.1/100 (Quality: 72.5, Cost: 72.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Patrick Townsend, PA-C located? ▼
Patrick Townsend, PA-C is located at 2693 UNION EXTENDED, Memphis, TN, 38112. Phone: (901) 726-0843.
What is Patrick Townsend, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Patrick Townsend, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275285090, issued on 01/23/2022.
Does Patrick Townsend, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Patrick Townsend, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $201K in brand drug costs.
Does Patrick Townsend, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Patrick Townsend, PA-C had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Patrick Townsend, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Patrick Townsend, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patrick Townsend, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Patrick Townsend, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,358 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patrick Townsend, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Patrick Townsend, PA-C's NPI is 1275285090 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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