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CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C

Physician Assistant in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.9K
217 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 228 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $3.9K across 217 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C filed 1,839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/03/2017

NPI 1225576820

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,839 133% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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.

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CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1225576820. 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.

CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3603 BIENVILLE BLVD STE 102, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, 39564, with a listed phone of (228) 818-9620. NPI 1225576820 was issued on 02/03/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLOTZBACH 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 1,839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $569K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

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

3603 BIENVILLE BLVD STE 102
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564

Provider Details

NPI 1225576820
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/03/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CONNIE KLOTZBACH, 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.

SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 250040

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 CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.9K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,839 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.

1,839
Total Claims
$569K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,755
Total Day Supply
80,850
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$446K
Generic Drug Cost
$123K
Opioid Claims
41 (2.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 68, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
215
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
128
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
97
Memantine Hcl
95
Donepezil Hcl
84
Levetiracetam
79
Pregabalin
60
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
56
Primidone
53
Trazodone Hcl
51

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CONNIE KLOTZBACH, 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

CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's 1,839 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's specialty?
CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C wrote 1,839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $569K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
Where is CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C located?
CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C is located at 3603 BIENVILLE BLVD STE 102, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, 39564. Phone: (228) 818-9620.
What is CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's NPI number?
CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225576820, issued on 02/03/2017.
Does CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $446K in brand drug costs.
Does CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa, Divalproex Sodium Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C accept Medicare?
CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,839 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's credentials?
CONNIE KLOTZBACH, PA-C's NPI is 1225576820 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.
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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