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Timothy Gast, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Southern Pines, North Carolina. 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
24
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
77.6/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$192.26
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Timothy Gast, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.6/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.6/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
24
Part D claims, 2023
$192.26
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.

Timothy Gast, 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

78 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Timothy Gast, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2006

NPI 1295742054

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

24 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

77.6/100 5.5 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Timothy Gast, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 77.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 77.6/100 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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Timothy Gast, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2170 MIDLAND RD, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, with a listed phone of (910) 295-2100. NPI 1295742054 was issued on 08/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gast 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 24 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $350 in drug spend. 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 77.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 25.4), 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

2170 MIDLAND RD
Southern Pines, NC 28387

Provider Details

NPI 1295742054
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.6281
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
25.427
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Timothy Gast, 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.

Carolina Eye Associates Inc
Rockingham, NC
Pinnacle Urgent Care PLLC
Lexington, NC

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 Timothy Gast, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$192

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

24
Total Claims
$350
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24
Total Day Supply
246
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$350
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40

Physician Assistant Overview

How Timothy Gast, 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

Timothy Gast, PA-C's 24 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gast.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timothy Gast, PA-C's specialty?
Timothy Gast, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Timothy Gast, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Timothy Gast, PA-C wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims totaling $350 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is Timothy Gast, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Timothy Gast, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.6/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 25.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Timothy Gast, PA-C located?
Timothy Gast, PA-C is located at 2170 MIDLAND RD, Southern Pines, NC, 28387. Phone: (910) 295-2100.
What is Timothy Gast, PA-C's NPI number?
Timothy Gast, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295742054, issued on 08/02/2006.
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.
Does Timothy Gast, PA-C accept Medicare?
Timothy Gast, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 24 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Timothy Gast, PA-C's credentials?
Timothy Gast, PA-C's NPI is 1295742054 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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