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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1104061837 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Chicago, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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
98
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.5/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Crystal Kulp, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.5/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 98
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
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Crystal Kulp, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Crystal Kulp, PA-C sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Crystal Kulp, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 25% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Crystal Kulp, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Crystal Kulp, PA-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
98 88% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.5/100 2.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Crystal Kulp, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 80.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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 Kulp, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 355 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL, 60611, with a listed phone of (312) 238-1000. NPI 1104061837 was issued on 12/09/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6, Cost 61.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1104061837 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/09/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.5358
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.5669
Quality
61.5523
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Crystal Kulp, PA-C. To verify Crystal Kulp, PA-C's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Crystal Kulp, PA-C - brand share 15.0%
Physician Assistant average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 98 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.
98
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 104
- Total Day Supply
- 2,889
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $21K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.96
Physician Assistant Overview
How Crystal Kulp, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Crystal Kulp, PA-C's 98 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kulp.
Dr. Brooke Aarhus
PA-C
Park Ridge, IL
Dr. Traci Aaron
PA-C
Chicago, IL
Dr. Sana Abbasi
PA
Carol Stream, IL
Dr. Susan Abbinanti
PA-C
Elk Grove Village, IL
Dr. Katheryn Abbott
PA
Schaumburg, IL
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crystal Kulp, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Crystal Kulp, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Crystal Kulp, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Crystal Kulp, PA-C wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
What is Crystal Kulp, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Crystal Kulp, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.5/100 (Quality: 73.6, Cost: 61.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Crystal Kulp, PA-C located? ▼
Crystal Kulp, PA-C is located at 355 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL, 60611. Phone: (312) 238-1000.
What is Crystal Kulp, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Crystal Kulp, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104061837, issued on 12/09/2008.
Does Crystal Kulp, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Crystal Kulp, PA-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Crystal Kulp, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Crystal Kulp, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Crystal Kulp, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Crystal Kulp, PA-C's NPI is 1104061837 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
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.
- 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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