2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1942495247 PA-C
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STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in RENO, Nevada. 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
91.5901/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.8
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 125 claims across 89 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5901/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $15.8 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.5901 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/10/2007

NPI 1942495247

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

125 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

91.5901/100 8.490100000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.5901/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.5901/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.6%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.5901/100 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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STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1942495247. 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.

STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 555 N ARLINGTON AVE, RENO, NV, 89503, with a listed phone of (775) 786-3040. NPI 1942495247 was issued on 09/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POWERS 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 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.8%. 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 91.5901/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0511), 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

555 N ARLINGTON AVE
RENO, NV 89503

Provider Details

NPI 1942495247
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/10/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.5901
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0511
Quality
96.8817
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN POWERS, 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.

RENO ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC LTD
RENO, NV

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 STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

125
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
126
Total Day Supply
1,459
Generic Drug Cost
$939
Opioid Claims
81 (64.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
35
Oxycodone Hcl
24
Tramadol Hcl
20
Pregabalin
12

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How STEPHEN POWERS, 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

STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's 125 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's specialty?
STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5901/100 (Quality: 85.0511). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C located?
STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C is located at 555 N ARLINGTON AVE, RENO, NV, 89503. Phone: (775) 786-3040.
What is STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's NPI number?
STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942495247, issued on 09/10/2007.
Does STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C had 81 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.8%.
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.
What drugs does STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C accept Medicare?
STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's credentials?
STEPHEN POWERS, PA-C's NPI is 1942495247 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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