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RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C

Medical Physician Assistant in PARADISE, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
886
Medicare Part D claims · 191 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
72.8076/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$892.75
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in PARADISE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 886 claims across 191 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.8076/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $892.75 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.8076 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 886 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2006

NPI 1043253321

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

886 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

72.8076/100 10.2924% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within California

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.8076/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 72.8076/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.8%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 72.8076/100 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.

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RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in PARADISE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: P.A.,C. NPI: 1043253321. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding P.A.,C credentials at 6480 PENTZ RD, PARADISE, CA, 95969, with a listed phone of (530) 877-9326. NPI 1043253321 was issued on 06/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLSON 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 886 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $994K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.4%. 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 72.8076/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.3309, Cost 24.2625), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

6480 PENTZ RD
PARADISE, CA 95969

Provider Details

NPI 1043253321
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.,C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.8076
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.3309
Quality
24.2625
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,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.

ENLOE SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS, INC
CHICO, CA

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 RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$893

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C. To verify RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

886
Total Claims
$994K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,030
Total Day Supply
25,234
Generic Drug Cost
$205K
Opioid Claims
119 (13.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.47
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
63
Gabapentin
56
Acyclovir
49
Levothyroxine Sodium
34
Eliquis
Apixaban
30
Prednisone
28
Potassium Chloride
27
Lorazepam
26
Omeprazole
25
Amlodipine Besylate
22

* 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 RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,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

RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's 886 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's specialty?
RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in PARADISE, California. Credentials: P.A.,C.
How much does RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C wrote 886 Medicare Part D claims totaling $994K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
What is RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's Medicare quality score?
RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.8076/100 (Quality: 74.3309, Cost: 24.2625). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C located?
RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C is located at 6480 PENTZ RD, PARADISE, CA, 95969. Phone: (530) 877-9326.
What is RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's NPI number?
RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043253321, issued on 06/14/2006.
Does RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C prescribe opioids?
Yes, RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C had 119 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.4%.
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 RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Acyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C accept Medicare?
RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C appears in CMS Medicare data with 886 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's credentials?
RACHEL CARLSON, P.A.,C's NPI is 1043253321 with credentials P.A.,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).

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