2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1245465806 P.A.-C, ATC
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THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC

Physician Assistant in SACRAMENTO, California. 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
591
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
65.6127/100
▼ 17 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$88.97
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 65.6127/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 591 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

65.6127/100
MIPS score · -17 vs avg
591
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$88.97
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.

THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

66 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2009

NPI 1245465806

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

591 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

65.6127/100 17.48729999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
65.6127/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 65.6127/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%65.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 65.6127/100 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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THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A.-C, ATC credentials at 2801 K ST, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816, with a listed phone of (916) 733-8266. NPI 1245465806 was issued on 05/26/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUDZ 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 591 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.4%. 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 65.6127/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.9578, Cost 55.9179), 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

2801 K ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

Provider Details

NPI 1245465806
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.-C, ATC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

65.6127
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.9578
Quality
55.9179
Cost
91
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$89

Largest payer

Impulse Dynamics (USA) 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC. To verify THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 591 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.

591
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
723
Total Day Supply
20,532
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
363 (61.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC 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
242
Gabapentin
55
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
35
Ibuprofen
21
Celecoxib
20
Tramadol Hcl
19
Nortriptyline Hcl
18
Baclofen
15
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
14
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's 591 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's specialty?
THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: P.A.-C, ATC.
How much does THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC wrote 591 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 65.6127/100 (Quality: 86.9578, Cost: 55.9179). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC located?
THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC is located at 2801 K ST, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816. Phone: (916) 733-8266.
What is THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's NPI number?
THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245465806, issued on 05/26/2009.
Does THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC had 363 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.4%.
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 THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC accept Medicare?
THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC appears in CMS Medicare data with 591 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's credentials?
THOMAS BRUDZ, P.A.-C, ATC's NPI is 1245465806 with credentials P.A.-C, ATC. 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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