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Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C

Physical Therapist in Sandpoint, Idaho. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Physical Therapist avg: 681
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$254.86
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C filed 3,598 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Therapist in Sandpoint, Idaho, prescribing 90% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$254.86
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.

Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,598 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2007

NPI 1780731786

Primary specialty

Physical Therapist

High-volume

254,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,598 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 681

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Physical Therapist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Physical Therapist share within Idaho

1. Physical Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Therapist share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Therapist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Therapist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Therapist) — 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.

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).

Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Therapist provider holding DPT, PA-C credentials at 302 S 1ST AVE, Sandpoint, ID, 83864, with a listed phone of (208) 263-5109. NPI 1780731786 was issued on 01/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Rust 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 3,598 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $273K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Physical Therapist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 254,681 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 681 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

302 S 1ST AVE
Sandpoint, ID 83864

Provider Details

NPI 1780731786
Specialty Physical Therapist
Credentials DPT, PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/04/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Christina Rust, DPT, 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.

Sandpoint Family Medicine PA
Sandpoint, ID

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 Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$255

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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 · Typical

Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,598 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.

3,598
Total Claims
$273K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,092
Total Day Supply
201,641
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$198K
Generic Drug Cost
$74K
Opioid Claims
119 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
184

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 84, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
186
Levothyroxine Sodium
168
Lisinopril
134
Metoprolol Succinate
133
Rosuvastatin Calcium
111
Omeprazole
109
Losartan Potassium
98
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
89
Amlodipine Besylate
86
Gabapentin
78

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

Physical Therapist Overview

How Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C fits within the Physical Therapist landscape nationally.

254,681
Physical Therapist Providers in US
56
States with Physical Therapist
681
Avg Claims per Provider

Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's 3,598 claims are above the specialty average of 681.

Nearby Physical Therapist Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Physical Therapist 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 Idaho medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physical Therapist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's specialty?
Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C specializes in Physical Therapist and practices in Sandpoint, Idaho. Credentials: DPT, PA-C.
How much does Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C wrote 3,598 Medicare Part D claims totaling $273K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
Where is Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C located?
Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C is located at 302 S 1ST AVE, Sandpoint, ID, 83864. Phone: (208) 263-5109.
What is Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's NPI number?
Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780731786, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K in brand drug costs.
Does Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C had 119 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Physical Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 254,681 Physical Therapist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physical Therapist provider writes 681 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C accept Medicare?
Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,598 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 Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's credentials?
Christina Rust, DPT, PA-C's NPI is 1780731786 with credentials DPT, 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.

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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