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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1407074461 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Ogden, Utah.
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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 579 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$520.7
27 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
Richard Cloward, PA-C filed 2,699 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Ogden, Utah, prescribing 94% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $520.7
- 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.
Richard Cloward, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,699 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Richard Cloward, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,699 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Utah 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 Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Richard Cloward, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4403 HARRISON BLVD STE 4400, Ogden, UT, 84403, with a listed phone of (801) 387-4550. NPI 1407074461 was issued on 04/23/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,699 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 579 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $362K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407074461 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/23/2007 |
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 Richard Cloward, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$521
Largest payer
Endo USA, 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
Richard Cloward, PA-C - brand share 6.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,699 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.
2,699
Total Claims
$362K
Total Drug Cost
579
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,320
- Total Day Supply
- 147,488
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $303K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $59K
- Opioid Claims
- 30 (1.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 738
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 28% female / 72% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 41, 65-74: 258, 75-84: 198, 85+: 82
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Cloward, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
823 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
390 claims
- Cephalexin 199
Cephalexin
199 claims
- Alfuzosin Hcl Er 123
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
123 claims
- Levofloxacin 121
Levofloxacin
121 claims
- Cefuroxime 113
Cefuroxime
113 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 98
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
98 claims
- Myrbetriq 77
Myrbetriq
77 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 823 |
| Finasteride | 390 |
| Cephalexin | 199 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl Er Alfuzosin Hcl | 123 |
| Levofloxacin | 121 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 113 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 98 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 77 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 69 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 46 |
* 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 Richard Cloward, 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
Richard Cloward, PA-C's 2,699 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cloward.
Dr. Lindsay Adams
PA
American Fork, UT
Dr. Anthony Alder
PA-C, DMS
West Valley, UT
Chris Anderson
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Kashae Anderson
PA-C
St George, UT
Dr. Nathan Aston
PA-C
Saint George, UT
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Cloward, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Richard Cloward, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Ogden, Utah. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Richard Cloward, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Cloward, PA-C wrote 2,699 Medicare Part D claims totaling $362K in drug costs for 579 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Cloward, PA-C located? ▼
Richard Cloward, PA-C is located at 4403 HARRISON BLVD STE 4400, Ogden, UT, 84403. Phone: (801) 387-4550.
What is Richard Cloward, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Richard Cloward, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407074461, issued on 04/23/2007.
Does Richard Cloward, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Cloward, PA-C's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $303K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Cloward, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Cloward, PA-C had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
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 Richard Cloward, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Cloward, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Cloward, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Cloward, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,699 Part D claims and 579 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Cloward, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Richard Cloward, PA-C's NPI is 1407074461 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.
- 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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