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RICHARD SHORE, PA-C

Physician Assistant in MUNCIE, Indiana. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD SHORE, PA-C filed 1,428 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in MUNCIE, Indiana, prescribing 78% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
78%
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.

RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,428 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RICHARD SHORE, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2018

NPI 1972086437

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,428 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Physician Assistant share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 SHORE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE, MUNCIE, IN, 47303, with a listed phone of (765) 751-1720. NPI 1972086437 was issued on 09/11/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHORE 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 1,428 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $260K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

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

2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47303

Provider Details

NPI 1972086437
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/11/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD SHORE, 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.

IU HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP LLC
AVON, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICHARD SHORE, PA-C — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,428 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.

1,428
Total Claims
$260K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,794
Total Day Supply
81,218
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$234K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
35 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 70, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What RICHARD SHORE, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
97
Amlodipine Besylate
75
Hydrochlorothiazide
56
Losartan Potassium
48
Lisinopril
47
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
45
Metformin Hcl
43
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
35
Gabapentin
33
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
33

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How RICHARD SHORE, 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

RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's 1,428 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's specialty?
RICHARD SHORE, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in MUNCIE, Indiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does RICHARD SHORE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD SHORE, PA-C wrote 1,428 Medicare Part D claims totaling $260K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD SHORE, PA-C located?
RICHARD SHORE, PA-C is located at 2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE, MUNCIE, IN, 47303. Phone: (765) 751-1720.
What is RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's NPI number?
RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972086437, issued on 09/11/2018.
Does RICHARD SHORE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $234K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD SHORE, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD SHORE, PA-C had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
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 RICHARD SHORE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD SHORE, PA-C accept Medicare?
RICHARD SHORE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,428 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's credentials?
RICHARD SHORE, PA-C's NPI is 1972086437 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

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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