2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1689669210 PA
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STEVEN SNIPES, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in ALBANY, Georgia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 491 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
97.45/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.5K
110 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEVEN SNIPES, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.45/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,514 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.45/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
$3.5K
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.

STEVEN SNIPES, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 STEVEN SNIPES, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2005

NPI 1689669210

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,514 379% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

97.45/100 14.350000000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN SNIPES, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.45/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 97.45/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.5%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 97.45/100 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 SNIPES, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2400 OSLER CT, ALBANY, GA, 31707, with a listed phone of (229) 883-1503. NPI 1689669210 was issued on 09/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SNIPES 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 1,514 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 491 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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 97.45/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

2400 OSLER CT
ALBANY, GA 31707

Provider Details

NPI 1689669210
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.45
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN SNIPES, PA 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.

ALBANY UROLOGY CLINIC
ALBANY, GA

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 STEVEN SNIPES, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.5K

Largest payer

Teleflex LLC

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.

1,514
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
491
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,825
Total Day Supply
79,885
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
24 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
172

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
9% female / 91% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 225, 75-84: 171, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEVEN SNIPES, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
507
Finasteride
177
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
129
Orgovyx
Relugolix
116
Testosterone Cypionate
93
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
80
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
58
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
56
Xtandi
Enzalutamide
38
Dutasteride
21

* 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 STEVEN SNIPES, PA 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

STEVEN SNIPES, PA's 1,514 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN SNIPES, PA's specialty?
STEVEN SNIPES, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in ALBANY, Georgia. Credentials: PA.
How much does STEVEN SNIPES, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN SNIPES, PA wrote 1,514 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 491 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN SNIPES, PA's Medicare quality score?
STEVEN SNIPES, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.45/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN SNIPES, PA located?
STEVEN SNIPES, PA is located at 2400 OSLER CT, ALBANY, GA, 31707. Phone: (229) 883-1503.
What is STEVEN SNIPES, PA's NPI number?
STEVEN SNIPES, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689669210, issued on 09/20/2005.
Does STEVEN SNIPES, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEVEN SNIPES, PA had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
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 STEVEN SNIPES, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN SNIPES, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN SNIPES, PA accept Medicare?
STEVEN SNIPES, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,514 Part D claims and 491 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN SNIPES, PA's credentials?
STEVEN SNIPES, PA's NPI is 1689669210 with credentials PA. 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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