2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1285614735 PA-C, MS
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STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS

Medical Physician Assistant in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota. 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
27K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.0462/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 27K claims across 2K beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.0462/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.0462 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 26,848 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/19/2006

NPI 1285614735

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26,848 2393% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

86.0462/100 2.9462000000000046% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.0462/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 86.0462/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 86.0462/100 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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STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C, MS. NPI: 1285614735. 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.

STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C, MS credentials at 1415 LILAC DR N STE 190, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN, 55422, with a listed phone of (763) 267-8701. NPI 1285614735 was issued on 01/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATKINSON 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 26,848 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 2,397 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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 86.0462/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.975, Cost 49.5333), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1415 LILAC DR N STE 190
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422

Provider Details

NPI 1285614735
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C, MS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.0462
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.975
Quality
49.5333
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS 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.

TWIN CITIES PHYSICIANS PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 26,848 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.

26,848
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
2,397
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
28,070
Total Day Supply
683,863
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$992K
Generic Drug Cost
$446K
Opioid Claims
394 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
200

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.30
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 216, 65-74: 478, 75-84: 755, 85+: 948

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
1,123
Amlodipine Besylate
1,077
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,042
Gabapentin
1,014
Lisinopril
867
Furosemide
848
Metoprolol Succinate
711
Escitalopram Oxalate
644
Trazodone Hcl
615
Sertraline Hcl
593

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's 26,848 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's specialty?
STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C, MS.
How much does STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS wrote 26,848 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 2,397 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's Medicare quality score?
STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.0462/100 (Quality: 83.975, Cost: 49.5333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS located?
STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS is located at 1415 LILAC DR N STE 190, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN, 55422. Phone: (763) 267-8701.
What is STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's NPI number?
STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285614735, issued on 01/19/2006.
Does STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $992K in brand drug costs.
Does STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS had 394 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS accept Medicare?
STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 26,848 Part D claims and 2,397 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's credentials?
STEVEN ATKINSON, PA-C, MS's NPI is 1285614735 with credentials PA-C, MS. 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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