NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1235676305 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Thomas Hirsch, PA-C
Physician Assistant in Crosby, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 156,084 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
308
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C filed 308 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Crosby, Minnesota, prescribing 94% generic.
- 308
- Part D claims, 2024
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Thomas Hirsch, PA-C
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1235676305), first enumerated 01/26/2017.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 308 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1235676305 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1235676305
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-LIGHT 308
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,676 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Ian Brown, PA-C · 2017
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
308 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Thomas Hirsch, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
308 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235676305 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Hirsch, 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.
Aitkin Community Hospital Inc
Aitkin, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C - brand share 6.0%
Physician Assistant average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 308 2024 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 2024.
308
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 594
- Total Day Supply
- 15,464
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $11K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (14.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.92
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Hirsch, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
139 claims
- Sucralfate 41
Sucralfate
41 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 36
Oxycodone Hcl
36 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 18
Pantoprazole Sodium
18 claims
- Famotidine 12
Famotidine
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 139 |
| Sucralfate | 41 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 |
| Famotidine | 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 Hirsch, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's 308 claims are below the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hirsch, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hirsch.
One of 3,676 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Ramona Aaseby-Aguilera
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Aimee Abben
PA-C
Saint Paul, MN
Yasmine Abdelal
Minneapolis, MN
Deqa Abdi
PA-C
Rochester, MN
Najma Abdi
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Crosby, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Thomas Hirsch, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Thomas Hirsch, PA-C wrote 308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Hirsch, PA-C located? ▼
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C is located at 320 E MAIN ST, Crosby, MN, 56441. Phone: (218) 546-7000.
What is Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235676305, issued on 01/26/2017.
Does Thomas Hirsch, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
Does Thomas Hirsch, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thomas Hirsch, PA-C had 44 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Hirsch, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Sucralfate, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Hirsch, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 308 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Thomas Hirsch, PA-C's NPI is 1235676305 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 (2024). 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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