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SHERIF AZER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in PATERSON, New Jersey. 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 · 505 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.2276/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$665.9
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHERIF AZER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.2276/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,592 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.2276/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
$665.9
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SHERIF AZER, 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

96 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 SHERIF AZER, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2019

NPI 1730722349

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,592 481% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

96.2276/100 13.127600000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Physician Assistant share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHERIF AZER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.2276/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.2276/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.2%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.2276/100 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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SHERIF AZER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in PATERSON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1730722349. 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.

SHERIF AZER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 91 MAIN ST, PATERSON, NJ, 07505, with a listed phone of (973) 810-1200. NPI 1730722349 was issued on 10/26/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZER 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 4,592 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 505 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $746K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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 96.2276/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 70.7585), 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

91 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07505

Provider Details

NPI 1730722349
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.2276
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
70.7585
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHERIF AZER, 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.

GANDS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
PATERSON, NJ

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 SHERIF AZER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$666

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

SHERIF AZER, PA-C — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 4,592 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.

4,592
Total Claims
$746K
Total Drug Cost
505
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,087
Total Day Supply
234,183
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$638K
Generic Drug Cost
$102K
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 104, 65-74: 237, 75-84: 132, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
298
Metformin Hcl
198
Amlodipine Besylate
193
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
182
Omeprazole
159
Metoprolol Succinate
121
Diclofenac Sodium
109
Meloxicam
102
Levothyroxine Sodium
98
Tamsulosin Hcl
86

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SHERIF AZER, 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

SHERIF AZER, PA-C's 4,592 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AZER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERIF AZER, PA-C's specialty?
SHERIF AZER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in PATERSON, New Jersey. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SHERIF AZER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHERIF AZER, PA-C wrote 4,592 Medicare Part D claims totaling $746K in drug costs for 505 beneficiaries.
What is SHERIF AZER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
SHERIF AZER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.2276/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 70.7585). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHERIF AZER, PA-C located?
SHERIF AZER, PA-C is located at 91 MAIN ST, PATERSON, NJ, 07505. Phone: (973) 810-1200.
What is SHERIF AZER, PA-C's NPI number?
SHERIF AZER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730722349, issued on 10/26/2019.
Does SHERIF AZER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHERIF AZER, PA-C's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $638K in brand drug costs.
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 SHERIF AZER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHERIF AZER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHERIF AZER, PA-C accept Medicare?
SHERIF AZER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,592 Part D claims and 505 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHERIF AZER, PA-C's credentials?
SHERIF AZER, PA-C's NPI is 1730722349 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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