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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1285614735 PA-C, MS
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Medical Physician Assistant in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
27K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 26,848 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 27K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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.
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS sits
This provider among medical physician assistant peers
Across the 7,339 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 50% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
26,848 25× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86/100 2.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 86/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
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.
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 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84, Cost 49.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 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
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%
Medical Physician Assistant average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% 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 / 89% 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.
What Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,123 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
1,077 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,042 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
1,014 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
867 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
848 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
711 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
644 claims
| 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.
40,580
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.
Dr. Eliza Abraham
PA-C
White Bear Lake, MN
Christian Adams
Waconia, MN
Dr. Carrie Affield
PA-C
Pelican Rapids, MN
Dr. Kaitlin Ahlskog
PA-C
Mankato, MN
Dr. Alison Alvear
PA-C, MPAS
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 86/100 (Quality: 84, Cost: 49.5). 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 89% 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 40,580 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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