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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1477156917 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 387 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
82.5/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Taylor Riffice, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,012 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 82.5/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
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Taylor Riffice, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 Taylor Riffice, PA-C sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Taylor Riffice, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 37% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Taylor Riffice, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Taylor Riffice, PA-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,012 28% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82.5/100 0.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Taylor Riffice, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 82.5/100 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.
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Taylor Riffice, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 220, Phoenix, AZ, 85023, with a listed phone of (866) 974-2673. NPI 1477156917 was issued on 11/18/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,012 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 387 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.1, Cost 68.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477156917 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/18/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.4915
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.0932
Quality
68.5452
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Taylor Riffice, 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.
Center For Orthopedic Research And Education LLC
Sun City, AZ
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,012
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
387
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,108
- Total Day Supply
- 20,860
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Opioid Claims
- 268 (26.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 145, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Taylor Riffice, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
326 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
136 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 101
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
101 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 72
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
72 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 71
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
71 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 61
Tramadol Hcl
61 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 57
Oxycodone Hcl
57 claims
- Methylprednisolone 40
Methylprednisolone
40 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 326 |
| Gabapentin | 136 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 101 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 72 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 71 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 61 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 57 |
| Methylprednisolone | 40 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 36 |
| Celecoxib | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Taylor Riffice, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Taylor Riffice, PA-C's 1,012 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Riffice.
Dr. Allison Abbey
PA-C
Cottonwood, AZ
Dr. Carley Abbott
PA-C
Chandler, AZ
Dr. Delmas Abbott
PA-C
Prescott, AZ
Dr. Sarah Abbott
PA
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Kristen Abel
PA-C
Mesa, AZ
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Riffice, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Taylor Riffice, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Phoenix, Arizona. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Taylor Riffice, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Taylor Riffice, PA-C wrote 1,012 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 387 beneficiaries.
What is Taylor Riffice, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Taylor Riffice, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.5/100 (Quality: 73.1, Cost: 68.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Taylor Riffice, PA-C located? ▼
Taylor Riffice, PA-C is located at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 220, Phoenix, AZ, 85023. Phone: (866) 974-2673.
What is Taylor Riffice, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Taylor Riffice, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477156917, issued on 11/18/2020.
Does Taylor Riffice, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Taylor Riffice, PA-C had 268 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.5%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Taylor Riffice, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Taylor Riffice, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Taylor Riffice, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Taylor Riffice, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,012 Part D claims and 387 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Taylor Riffice, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Taylor Riffice, PA-C's NPI is 1477156917 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
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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