2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1770166126
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SAMANTHA GIERKE

Physician Assistant in SAUK CITY, Wisconsin. 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
232
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
97.5931/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA GIERKE reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5931/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 232 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5931/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
232
Part D claims, 2023

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SAMANTHA GIERKE's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SAMANTHA GIERKE?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2021

NPI 1770166126

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

232 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

97.5931/100 14.493100000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Physician Assistant share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMANTHA GIERKE's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5931/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.5931/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.5931/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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SAMANTHA GIERKE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 112 HELEN ST, SAUK CITY, WI, 53583, with a listed phone of (608) 643-3351. NPI 1770166126 was issued on 05/04/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GIERKE 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 232 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.5931/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.1684), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

112 HELEN ST
SAUK CITY, WI 53583

Provider Details

NPI 1770166126
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.5931
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.1684
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA GIERKE 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.

REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
REEDSBURG, WI
SAUK PRAIRIE HEALTHCARE INC
SAUK CITY, WI

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

232
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
234
Total Day Supply
2,348
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
117

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 92, 75-84: 41, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMANTHA GIERKE 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
Doxycycline Hyclate
40
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
21
Prednisone
17
Cephalexin
16
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SAMANTHA GIERKE fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA GIERKE's 232 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA GIERKE's specialty?
SAMANTHA GIERKE specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SAUK CITY, Wisconsin.
How much does SAMANTHA GIERKE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA GIERKE wrote 232 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is SAMANTHA GIERKE's Medicare quality score?
SAMANTHA GIERKE has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5931/100 (Quality: 97.1684). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMANTHA GIERKE located?
SAMANTHA GIERKE is located at 112 HELEN ST, SAUK CITY, WI, 53583. Phone: (608) 643-3351.
What is SAMANTHA GIERKE's NPI number?
SAMANTHA GIERKE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770166126, issued on 05/04/2021.
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 SAMANTHA GIERKE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA GIERKE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA GIERKE accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA GIERKE appears in CMS Medicare data with 232 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA GIERKE's credentials?
SAMANTHA GIERKE's NPI is 1770166126. 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.
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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