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TAMARA DECKER, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in BEVERLY, Massachusetts. 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
441
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.2643/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$23.49
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TAMARA DECKER, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BEVERLY, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 441 claims across 187 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.2643/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $23.49 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TAMARA DECKER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.2643 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 441 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TAMARA DECKER, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2013

NPI 1710320098

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

441 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

86.2643/100 3.1643000000000114% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.2643/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 86.2643/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.3%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 86.2643/100 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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TAMARA DECKER, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in BEVERLY, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1710320098. 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.

TAMARA DECKER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 152 CONANT ST STE 301, BEVERLY, MA, 01915, with a listed phone of (978) 927-3040. NPI 1710320098 was issued on 04/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DECKER 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 441 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.3%. 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 86.2643/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.8411, Cost 58.7066), 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

152 CONANT ST STE 301
BEVERLY, MA 01915

Provider Details

NPI 1710320098
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/17/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.2643
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.8411
Quality
58.7066
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAMARA DECKER, 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.

COASTAL ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES INC
BEVERLY, MA

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 TAMARA DECKER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TAMARA DECKER, PA-C. To verify TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TAMARA DECKER, PA-C — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 441 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.

441
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
457
Total Day Supply
5,967
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
160 (36.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
77
Tramadol Hcl
50
Ondansetron Hcl
43
Diclofenac Sodium
35
Gabapentin
31
Cephalexin
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25
Celecoxib
22
Enoxaparin Sodium
20
Meloxicam
20

* 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 TAMARA DECKER, 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

TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's 441 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's specialty?
TAMARA DECKER, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in BEVERLY, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does TAMARA DECKER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAMARA DECKER, PA-C wrote 441 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
What is TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
TAMARA DECKER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.2643/100 (Quality: 78.8411, Cost: 58.7066). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TAMARA DECKER, PA-C located?
TAMARA DECKER, PA-C is located at 152 CONANT ST STE 301, BEVERLY, MA, 01915. Phone: (978) 927-3040.
What is TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's NPI number?
TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710320098, issued on 04/17/2013.
Does TAMARA DECKER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does TAMARA DECKER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, TAMARA DECKER, PA-C had 160 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.3%.
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 TAMARA DECKER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Tramadol Hcl, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAMARA DECKER, PA-C accept Medicare?
TAMARA DECKER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 441 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's credentials?
TAMARA DECKER, PA-C's NPI is 1710320098 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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