2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1790932168 PA
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SUSAN SMITH, PA

Physician Assistant in BUCHANAN, Michigan. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 578 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.3644/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SUSAN SMITH, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.3644/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 7,550 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.3644/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
8K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

SUSAN SMITH, 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 SUSAN SMITH, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/27/2008

NPI 1790932168

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,550 856% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

97.3644/100 14.264400000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUSAN SMITH, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.3644/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.3644/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.3644/100 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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SUSAN SMITH, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1045 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI, 49107, with a listed phone of (269) 695-5540. NPI 1790932168 was issued on 08/27/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 7,550 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 578 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $554K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%. 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 97.3644/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.5749), 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

1045 E FRONT ST
BUCHANAN, MI 49107

Provider Details

NPI 1790932168
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/27/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.3644
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.5749
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SUSAN SMITH, PA. To verify SUSAN SMITH, PA's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SUSAN SMITH, PA — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 7,550 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.

7,550
Total Claims
$554K
Total Drug Cost
578
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,140
Total Day Supply
476,458
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$405K
Generic Drug Cost
$144K
Opioid Claims
587 (7.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 131, 65-74: 257, 75-84: 148, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUSAN SMITH, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
399
Atorvastatin Calcium
374
Metformin Hcl
310
Amlodipine Besylate
289
Levothyroxine Sodium
289
Omeprazole
286
Lisinopril
269
Montelukast Sodium
181
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
158
Losartan Potassium
131

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SUSAN SMITH, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN SMITH, PA's 7,550 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN SMITH, PA's specialty?
SUSAN SMITH, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BUCHANAN, Michigan. Credentials: PA.
How much does SUSAN SMITH, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN SMITH, PA wrote 7,550 Medicare Part D claims totaling $554K in drug costs for 578 beneficiaries.
What is SUSAN SMITH, PA's Medicare quality score?
SUSAN SMITH, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.3644/100 (Quality: 94.5749). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUSAN SMITH, PA located?
SUSAN SMITH, PA is located at 1045 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI, 49107. Phone: (269) 695-5540.
What is SUSAN SMITH, PA's NPI number?
SUSAN SMITH, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790932168, issued on 08/27/2008.
Does SUSAN SMITH, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN SMITH, PA's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $405K in brand drug costs.
Does SUSAN SMITH, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUSAN SMITH, PA had 587 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
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 SUSAN SMITH, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN SMITH, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN SMITH, PA accept Medicare?
SUSAN SMITH, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,550 Part D claims and 578 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN SMITH, PA's credentials?
SUSAN SMITH, PA's NPI is 1790932168 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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