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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1467473736 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 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
262
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.4/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$54.96
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 262 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.4/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 262
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $54.96
- 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.
Ralph Bagnato, 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
79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ralph Bagnato, 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, Ralph Bagnato, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 28% - 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 Ralph Bagnato, 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 Ralph Bagnato, PA-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
262 17% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.4/100 3.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 79.4/100 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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Ralph Bagnato, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2 STONE HARBOR BLVD, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210, with a listed phone of (609) 463-2273. NPI 1467473736 was issued on 07/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 262 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.8, Cost 58.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 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 | 1467473736 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.3818
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.8034
Quality
58.1358
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ralph Bagnato, 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.
Cooper Surgical Associates, PA
Cape May Court House, NJ
Sprains, Strains And Fractures, LLC
Cherry Hill, NJ
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 Ralph Bagnato, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$55
Largest payer
LeMaitre Vascular, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C - brand share 6.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 262 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.
262
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 266
- Total Day Supply
- 2,644
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 108 (41.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 77
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.11
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ralph Bagnato, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
54 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
48 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
42 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
23 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 18
Clindamycin Hcl
18 claims
- Mupirocin 16
Mupirocin
16 claims
- Eliquis 12
Eliquis
12 claims
- Ibuprofen 12
Ibuprofen
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 54 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 48 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 42 |
| Meloxicam | 23 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 18 |
| Mupirocin | 16 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 12 |
| Ibuprofen | 12 |
* 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 Ralph Bagnato, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's 262 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bagnato.
Dr. Eric Abkin
MS, MS PA-C
Florham Park, NJ
Dr. Tiffany Abood
PA-C
Green Brook, NJ
Dr. Sheeba Abraham
P.A.-C
New Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Kimberley Abrahamsen
PA-C
Somerset, NJ
Dr. Julia Agresti
PA
Ridgewood, NJ
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Ralph Bagnato, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ralph Bagnato, PA-C wrote 262 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
What is Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4/100 (Quality: 74.8, Cost: 58.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ralph Bagnato, PA-C located? ▼
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C is located at 2 STONE HARBOR BLVD, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210. Phone: (609) 463-2273.
What is Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467473736, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does Ralph Bagnato, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does Ralph Bagnato, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ralph Bagnato, PA-C had 108 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.2%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 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 Ralph Bagnato, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ralph Bagnato, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 262 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Ralph Bagnato, PA-C's NPI is 1467473736 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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