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SARA HOOVER, PA-C

Hospitalist Physician in PINEHURST, North Carolina. 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
441
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
88.6879/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SARA HOOVER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6879/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 441 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.6879/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
441
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

SARA HOOVER, 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

89 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARA HOOVER, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SARA HOOVER, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2007

NPI 1679792519

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

441 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

88.6879/100 5.587900000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA HOOVER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6879/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 88.6879/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.7%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 88.6879/100 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.

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).

SARA HOOVER, PA-C is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1679792519. 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.

SARA HOOVER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 155 MEMORIAL DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (910) 715-2164. NPI 1679792519 was issued on 04/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOOVER 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 441 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. 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 88.6879/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5944, Cost 84.032), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

155 MEMORIAL DR
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1679792519
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/25/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.6879
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5944
Quality
84.032
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

441
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
494
Total Day Supply
11,242
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
17 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.95
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 60, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
21
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
17
Furosemide
17
Carvedilol
16
Prednisone
16
Gabapentin
15
Eliquis
Apixaban
14
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
13
Topiramate
13
Trazodone Hcl
13

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How SARA HOOVER, PA-C fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA HOOVER, PA-C's 441 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOOVER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA HOOVER, PA-C's specialty?
SARA HOOVER, PA-C specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in PINEHURST, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SARA HOOVER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA HOOVER, PA-C wrote 441 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
What is SARA HOOVER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
SARA HOOVER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6879/100 (Quality: 81.5944, Cost: 84.032). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA HOOVER, PA-C located?
SARA HOOVER, PA-C is located at 155 MEMORIAL DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374. Phone: (910) 715-2164.
What is SARA HOOVER, PA-C's NPI number?
SARA HOOVER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679792519, issued on 04/25/2007.
Does SARA HOOVER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA HOOVER, PA-C had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA HOOVER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA HOOVER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA HOOVER, PA-C accept Medicare?
SARA HOOVER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 441 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA HOOVER, PA-C's credentials?
SARA HOOVER, PA-C's NPI is 1679792519 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.
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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