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RUTH BECK, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 343 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$206.53
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RUTH BECK, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 343 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $206.53 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RUTH BECK, PA-C filed 5,408 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RUTH BECK, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2006

NPI 1689749616

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,408 402% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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.

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RUTH BECK, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1689749616. 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.

RUTH BECK, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 740 S WOODRUFF AVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401, with a listed phone of (208) 542-9111. NPI 1689749616 was issued on 11/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BECK 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 5,408 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 343 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $370K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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.

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

740 S WOODRUFF AVE
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401

Provider Details

NPI 1689749616
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUTH BECK, 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.

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC
IDAHO FALLS, ID

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 RUTH BECK, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$207

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

RUTH BECK, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,408 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.

5,408
Total Claims
$370K
Total Drug Cost
343
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,017
Total Day Supply
290,422
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$275K
Generic Drug Cost
$94K
Opioid Claims
250 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
96

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 63, 65-74: 167, 75-84: 90, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
379
Atorvastatin Calcium
192
Lisinopril
184
Metformin Hcl
169
Omeprazole
168
Gabapentin
157
Losartan Potassium
148
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
142
Trazodone Hcl
110
Amlodipine Besylate
108

* 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 RUTH BECK, PA-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

RUTH BECK, PA-C's 5,408 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH BECK, PA-C's specialty?
RUTH BECK, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does RUTH BECK, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH BECK, PA-C wrote 5,408 Medicare Part D claims totaling $370K in drug costs for 343 beneficiaries.
Where is RUTH BECK, PA-C located?
RUTH BECK, PA-C is located at 740 S WOODRUFF AVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401. Phone: (208) 542-9111.
What is RUTH BECK, PA-C's NPI number?
RUTH BECK, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689749616, issued on 11/22/2006.
Does RUTH BECK, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUTH BECK, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $275K in brand drug costs.
Does RUTH BECK, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, RUTH BECK, PA-C had 250 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
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 RUTH BECK, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH BECK, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH BECK, PA-C accept Medicare?
RUTH BECK, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,408 Part D claims and 343 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH BECK, PA-C's credentials?
RUTH BECK, PA-C's NPI is 1689749616 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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