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WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C

Physician Assistant in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.7791/100
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What the federal data reveals: WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 391 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7791/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.7791 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,343 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2017

NPI 1013430073

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,343 576% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

82.7791/100 0.32089999999999463% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Physician Assistant share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.7791/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.7791/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.7791/100 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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WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1013430073. 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.

WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 782-7300. NPI 1013430073 was issued on 07/21/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUSICH 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 5,343 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $507K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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 82.7791/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.3615, Cost 57.2354), 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

1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Provider Details

NPI 1013430073
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/21/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.7791
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.3615
Quality
57.2354
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WHITNEY BRUSICH, 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.

GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
LA CROSSE, WI

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 · Typical

WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 5,343 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.

5,343
Total Claims
$507K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,538
Total Day Supply
338,825
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$396K
Generic Drug Cost
$110K
Opioid Claims
27 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 174, 75-84: 97, 85+: 42

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
490
Omeprazole
213
Levothyroxine Sodium
199
Losartan Potassium
183
Amlodipine Besylate
177
Lisinopril
162
Hydrochlorothiazide
149
Simvastatin
143
Metformin Hcl
115
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
114

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How WHITNEY BRUSICH, 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

WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's 5,343 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's specialty?
WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C wrote 5,343 Medicare Part D claims totaling $507K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
What is WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7791/100 (Quality: 85.3615, Cost: 57.2354). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C located?
WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's NPI number?
WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013430073, issued on 07/21/2017.
Does WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $396K in brand drug costs.
Does WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C accept Medicare?
WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,343 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's credentials?
WHITNEY BRUSICH, PA-C's NPI is 1013430073 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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