2026 NPPES data Vascular Neurology Physician NPI 1174509251 MD, PHD
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KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD

Vascular Neurology Physician in MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania. 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
113
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Vascular Neurology Physician avg: 378
MIPS score
76.2306/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.2306/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 113 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.2306/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
113
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/20/2005

NPI 1174509251

Primary specialty

Vascular Neurology Physician

Niche

555 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

113 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 378

MIPS final score

76.2306/100 6.869399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Vascular Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Vascular Neurology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Vascular Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Neurology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.2306/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vascular Neurology Physician) — 76.2306/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.2%
MIPS final score (Vascular Neurology Physician) — 76.2306/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Neurology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 2005 TECHNOLOGY PKWY STE 400, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050, with a listed phone of (717) 791-2520. NPI 1174509251 was issued on 12/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BETTERMANN 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 113 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.2306/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.5816, Cost 56.1869), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vascular Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 555 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 378 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

2005 TECHNOLOGY PKWY STE 400
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050

Provider Details

NPI 1174509251
Specialty Vascular Neurology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.2306
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.5816
Quality
56.1869
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD 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.

PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES
MECHANICSBURG, PA
SUSQUEHANNA PHYSICIAN SERVICES
WILLIAMSPORT, PA

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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD. To verify KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

113
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
4,390
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
25
Gabapentin
18
Levetiracetam
16
Sertraline Hcl
16

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

Vascular Neurology Physician Overview

How KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD fits within the Vascular Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

555
Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in US
47
States with Vascular Neurology Physician
378
Avg Claims per Provider

KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's 113 claims are below the specialty average of 378.

Nearby Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Vascular Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's specialty?
KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD specializes in Vascular Neurology Physician and practices in MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD wrote 113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
What is KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score?
KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.2306/100 (Quality: 64.5816, Cost: 56.1869). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD located?
KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD is located at 2005 TECHNOLOGY PKWY STE 400, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050. Phone: (717) 791-2520.
What is KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's NPI number?
KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174509251, issued on 12/20/2005.
How many Vascular Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 555 Vascular Neurology Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Vascular Neurology Physician provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 113 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's credentials?
KERSTIN BETTERMANN, MD, PHD's NPI is 1174509251 with credentials MD, PHD. 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.
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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