2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1114457769 MD
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CRYSTAL AZU, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
388
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$291.03
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CRYSTAL AZU, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 388 claims across 71 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $291.03 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CRYSTAL AZU, MD filed 388 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRYSTAL AZU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CRYSTAL AZU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2017

NPI 1114457769

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Mid-sized

39,474 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

388 516% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 63

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Missouri

1. Diagnostic Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CRYSTAL AZU, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1114457769. 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.

CRYSTAL AZU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 362-1291. NPI 1114457769 was issued on 06/15/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZU 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 388 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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

4921 PARKVIEW PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Provider Details

NPI 1114457769
Specialty Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRYSTAL AZU, MD 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.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 CRYSTAL AZU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$291

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

CRYSTAL AZU, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 388 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.

388
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
876
Total Day Supply
25,906
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.17
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
59
Atorvastatin Calcium
51
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Furosemide
28
Ezetimibe
24
Spironolactone
19
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
14
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
13
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
11
Eliquis
Apixaban
11

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

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview

How CRYSTAL AZU, MD fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider

CRYSTAL AZU, MD's 388 claims are above the specialty average of 63.

Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRYSTAL AZU, MD's specialty?
CRYSTAL AZU, MD specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does CRYSTAL AZU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRYSTAL AZU, MD wrote 388 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is CRYSTAL AZU, MD located?
CRYSTAL AZU, MD is located at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 362-1291.
What is CRYSTAL AZU, MD's NPI number?
CRYSTAL AZU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114457769, issued on 06/15/2017.
Does CRYSTAL AZU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRYSTAL AZU, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRYSTAL AZU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRYSTAL AZU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRYSTAL AZU, MD accept Medicare?
CRYSTAL AZU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 388 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRYSTAL AZU, MD's credentials?
CRYSTAL AZU, MD's NPI is 1114457769 with credentials MD. 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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