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THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa. 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 · 150 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 150 beneficiaries .

What stands out: THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C filed 2,290 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2010

NPI 1982918488

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,290 190% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 DRAHOS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1982918488. 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.

THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1765 LININGER LN, NORTH LIBERTY, IA, 52317, with a listed phone of (319) 665-3053. NPI 1982918488 was issued on 07/27/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DRAHOS 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 2,290 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $247K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

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

1765 LININGER LN
NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Provider Details

NPI 1982918488
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/27/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS DRAHOS, 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.

MERCY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES INC
NORTH LIBERTY, IA
PROGRESSIVE REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES LLC
IOWA CITY, IA

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.

2,290
Total Claims
$247K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,091
Total Day Supply
145,490
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
83 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
43% female / 57% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
143
Levothyroxine Sodium
101
Amlodipine Besylate
78
Lisinopril
74
Omeprazole
70
Pantoprazole Sodium
66
Tramadol Hcl
57
Montelukast Sodium
50
Losartan Potassium
47
Rosuvastatin Calcium
46

* 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 DRAHOS, PA-C 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 DRAHOS, PA-C's 2,290 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C's specialty?
THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C wrote 2,290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $247K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C located?
THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C is located at 1765 LININGER LN, NORTH LIBERTY, IA, 52317. Phone: (319) 665-3053.
What is THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C's NPI number?
THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982918488, issued on 07/27/2010.
Does THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
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 DRAHOS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C accept Medicare?
THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,290 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C's credentials?
THOMAS DRAHOS, PA-C's NPI is 1982918488 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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