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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1205294402 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Princeton, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Rachel Cochran, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 125
- Part D claims, 2023
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Rachel Cochran, 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
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Rachel Cochran, 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, Rachel Cochran, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 93% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 Rachel Cochran, 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 Rachel Cochran, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
125 84% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rachel Cochran, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 100/100 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).
Rachel Cochran, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 911 NORTHLAND DR, Princeton, MN, 55371, with a listed phone of (763) 389-6350. NPI 1205294402 was issued on 02/02/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.1, Cost 84.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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 | 1205294402 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/02/2016 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.0914
Quality
84.7225
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
125
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 127
- Total Day Supply
- 1,207
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 20 (16.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 47
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% 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 |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Rachel Cochran, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Rachel Cochran, PA-C's 125 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cochran.
Dr. Ramona Aaseby-Aguilera
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Aimee Abben
PA-C
Saint Paul, MN
Yasmine Abdelal
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Deqa Abdi
PA-C
Rochester, MN
Dr. Najma Abdi
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Compare 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 Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rachel Cochran, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Rachel Cochran, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Princeton, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Rachel Cochran, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rachel Cochran, PA-C wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
What is Rachel Cochran, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Rachel Cochran, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 94.1, Cost: 84.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rachel Cochran, PA-C located? ▼
Rachel Cochran, PA-C is located at 911 NORTHLAND DR, Princeton, MN, 55371. Phone: (763) 389-6350.
What is Rachel Cochran, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Rachel Cochran, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205294402, issued on 02/02/2016.
Does Rachel Cochran, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rachel Cochran, PA-C had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.0%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Rachel Cochran, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rachel Cochran, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rachel Cochran, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Rachel Cochran, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 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 Rachel Cochran, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Rachel Cochran, PA-C's NPI is 1205294402 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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