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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1356844468 PA-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Norfolk, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical 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 · 336 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.1/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$322.85
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Veronica Welch, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.1/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- $322.85
- 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.
Veronica Welch, 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
95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Veronica Welch, PA-C sits
This provider among medical physician assistant peers
Across the 7,339 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Veronica Welch, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 78% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Veronica Welch, 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 Veronica Welch, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,236 15% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.1/100 12 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Veronica Welch, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 95.1/100 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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Veronica Welch, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 301 RIVERVIEW AVE STE 700, Norfolk, VA, 23510, with a listed phone of (757) 261-0700. NPI 1356844468 was issued on 03/15/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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 | 1356844468 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/15/2018 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.1126
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.3184
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Veronica Welch, 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.
Sentara Medical Group
Norfolk, VA
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 Veronica Welch, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$323
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Veronica Welch, PA-C - brand share 25.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 1,236 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.
1,236
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,160
- Total Day Supply
- 93,986
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $303K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.98
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 127, 85+: 49
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Veronica Welch, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
206 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
114 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
94 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
88 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
86 claims
- Clopidogrel 60
Clopidogrel
60 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 55
Metoprolol Tartrate
55 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 47
Amlodipine Besylate
47 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 206 |
| Carvedilol | 114 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 94 |
| Furosemide | 88 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 86 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 60 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 |
| Lisinopril | 43 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Veronica Welch, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Veronica Welch, PA-C's 1,236 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Welch.
Dr. Stewart Ackerman
PA-C
Fort Gregg Adams, VA
Dr. Dana Adams
PA-C
Salem, VA
Dr. Michelle Adams
PA-C
Norfolk, VA
Dr. Emma Adelman
PA
Falls Church, VA
Dr. Ashley Adkins
PA-C
Chesapeake, VA
Compare Medical 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 Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veronica Welch, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Veronica Welch, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Norfolk, Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Veronica Welch, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Veronica Welch, PA-C wrote 1,236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
What is Veronica Welch, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Veronica Welch, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1/100 (Quality: 86.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Veronica Welch, PA-C located? ▼
Veronica Welch, PA-C is located at 301 RIVERVIEW AVE STE 700, Norfolk, VA, 23510. Phone: (757) 261-0700.
What is Veronica Welch, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Veronica Welch, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356844468, issued on 03/15/2018.
Does Veronica Welch, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Veronica Welch, PA-C's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $303K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Veronica Welch, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Veronica Welch, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Carvedilol, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Veronica Welch, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Veronica Welch, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,236 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Veronica Welch, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Veronica Welch, PA-C's NPI is 1356844468 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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