2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1689634842 PA
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ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA

Physician Assistant in WALTHAM, Massachusetts. 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
331
Medicare Part D claims · 256 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA filed 331 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in WALTHAM, Massachusetts, prescribing 84% generic.

331
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

331 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2006

NPI 1689634842

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

331 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

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.

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).

ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1030 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA, 02451, with a listed phone of (781) 894-6900. NPI 1689634842 was issued on 03/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIRSTEIN 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 331 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 256 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

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

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Provider Details

NPI 1689634842
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA 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.

PATRIOT URGENT CARE PROFESSIONALS PC
WALTHAM, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA. To verify ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 331 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.

331
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
256
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
332
Total Day Supply
3,036
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
164

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 83, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA 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
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
46
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
31
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
31
Prednisone
24
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
18
Cephalexin
17
Azithromycin
14
Doxycycline Hyclate
14
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
14
Doxycycline Monohydrate
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's 331 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's specialty?
ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WALTHAM, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA.
How much does ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA wrote 331 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 256 beneficiaries.
Where is ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA located?
ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA is located at 1030 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA, 02451. Phone: (781) 894-6900.
What is ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's NPI number?
ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689634842, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
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 ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 331 Part D claims and 256 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's credentials?
ELIZABETH KIRSTEIN, PA's NPI is 1689634842 with credentials PA. 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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