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2026 NPPES data Independent Duty Medical Technicians NPI 1396048906 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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Independent Duty Medical Technicians in Wichita, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,316 in Independent Duty Medical Technicians, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Independent Duty Medical Technicians avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT filed 1,705 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Independent Duty Medical Technicians in Wichita, Kansas, prescribing 83% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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.
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,705 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Independent Duty Medical Technicians
Medicare Part D claims
1,705 22% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Independent Duty Medical Technicians compares to other specialties among Kansas 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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Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Independent Duty Medical Technicians provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 4722 W KELLOGG DR, Wichita, KS, 67209, with a listed phone of (316) 440-2565. NPI 1396048906 was issued on 12/21/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,705 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $354K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
Independent Duty Medical Technicians is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,316 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,401 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 | 1396048906 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Independent Duty Medical Technicians |
| Credentials | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.
Emergent Care Plus OF Overland Park LLC
Leavenworth, KS
Hylo Urgent Care Clinics, P.A.
Wichita, KS
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
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - brand share 16.0%
Independent Duty Medical Technicians average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,705 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.
1,705
Total Claims
$354K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,523
- Total Day Supply
- 102,489
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $317K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $34K
- Opioid Claims
- 51 (3.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 38
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.54
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 73, 65-74: 67, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
123 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
74 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
73 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
57 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
54 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 46
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
46 claims
- Omeprazole 45
Omeprazole
45 claims
- Furosemide 36
Furosemide
36 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 123 |
| Lisinopril | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 |
| Gabapentin | 57 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 54 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 45 |
| Furosemide | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Independent Duty Medical Technicians Overview
How Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Independent Duty Medical Technicians landscape nationally.
1,316
Independent Duty Medical Technicians Providers in US
51
States with Independent Duty Medical Technicians
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 1,705 claims are above the specialty average of 1,401.
Nearby Independent Duty Medical Technicians Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shinkle.
Dr. Brian Balcolm
IDMT
McConnell Afb, KS
Dr. Rachel Belden Cruz
IDMT
McConnell Afb, KS
Dr. John Cruz
IDMT
McConnell Afb, KS
Dr. Janice Faught
IDMT
McConnell Afb, KS
Dr. Mark Friskel
IDMT
McConnell Afb, KS
Compare Independent Duty Medical Technicians nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty? ▼
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Independent Duty Medical Technicians and practices in Wichita, Kansas. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 1,705 Medicare Part D claims totaling $354K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located? ▼
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 4722 W KELLOGG DR, Wichita, KS, 67209. Phone: (316) 440-2565.
What is Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number? ▼
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396048906, issued on 12/21/2010.
Does Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $317K in brand drug costs.
Does Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Independent Duty Medical Technicians providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,316 Independent Duty Medical Technicians providers across 51 states in the US. The average Independent Duty Medical Technicians provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare? ▼
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,705 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials? ▼
Colby Shinkle, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1396048906 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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