2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1003115759 MD
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KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD

Otology & Neurotology Physician in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan. 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
353
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD filed 353 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otology & Neurotology Physician in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, prescribing 90% generic.

353
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
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.

KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

353 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KRISTEN ANGSTER, 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).

What does the federal data show about KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2011

NPI 1003115759

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

353 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Michigan

1. Otology & Neurotology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otology & Neurotology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology 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).

KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14500 HALL RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48313, with a listed phone of (586) 247-3950. NPI 1003115759 was issued on 03/21/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANGSTER 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 353 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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

14500 HALL RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313

Provider Details

NPI 1003115759
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/21/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN ANGSTER, 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.

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

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 — Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD. To verify KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 353 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.

353
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
483
Total Day Supply
11,152
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
14 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 54, 75-84: 39, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD 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
Fluticasone Propionate
86
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
58
Azelastine Hcl
31
Ipratropium Bromide
19
Ofloxacin
18
Montelukast Sodium
13
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
12
Nortriptyline Hcl
12
Prednisone
11

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

Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview

How KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.

333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's 353 claims are below the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's specialty?
KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD wrote 353 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD located?
KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD is located at 14500 HALL RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48313. Phone: (586) 247-3950.
What is KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's NPI number?
KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003115759, issued on 03/21/2011.
Does KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD accept Medicare?
KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 353 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's credentials?
KRISTEN ANGSTER, MD's NPI is 1003115759 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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