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SARA NIGRO, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts. 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
24
Medicare Part D claims · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
86.4127/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARA NIGRO, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 24 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4127/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SARA NIGRO, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4127 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARA NIGRO, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2022

NPI 1376293589

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

24 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

86.4127/100 3.3127000000000066% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA NIGRO, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.4127/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 86.4127/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.4%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 86.4127/100 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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SARA NIGRO, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1376293589. 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 NIGRO, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 512, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01107, with a listed phone of (413) 794-5550. NPI 1376293589 was issued on 03/29/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NIGRO 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 24 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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 86.4127/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.9936, Cost 43.0396), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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. 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

2 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 512
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107

Provider Details

NPI 1376293589
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/29/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.4127
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.9936
Quality
43.0396
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA NIGRO, 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.

HARTFORD HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
HARTFORD, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
BAYSTATE MEDICAL PRACTICES INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SARA NIGRO, PA-C. To verify SARA NIGRO, PA-C's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

24
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
754
Generic Drug Cost
$146

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How SARA NIGRO, 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

SARA NIGRO, PA-C's 24 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA NIGRO, PA-C's specialty?
SARA NIGRO, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SARA NIGRO, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA NIGRO, PA-C wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is SARA NIGRO, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
SARA NIGRO, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4127/100 (Quality: 81.9936, Cost: 43.0396). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA NIGRO, PA-C located?
SARA NIGRO, PA-C is located at 2 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 512, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01107. Phone: (413) 794-5550.
What is SARA NIGRO, PA-C's NPI number?
SARA NIGRO, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376293589, issued on 03/29/2022.
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.
Does SARA NIGRO, PA-C accept Medicare?
SARA NIGRO, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 24 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA NIGRO, PA-C's credentials?
SARA NIGRO, PA-C's NPI is 1376293589 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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