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KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C

Physician Assistant in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$233.22
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 169 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $233.22 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C filed 1,116 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2009

NPI 1609103415

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,116 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

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

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.

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KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1609103415. 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.

KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 8550 CUTHILLS CIR, LINCOLN, NE, 68526, with a listed phone of (402) 466-3355. NPI 1609103415 was issued on 11/16/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUENING 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 1,116 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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

8550 CUTHILLS CIR
LINCOLN, NE 68526

Provider Details

NPI 1609103415
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/16/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C 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.

BRYAN PHYSICIAN NETWORK
LINCOLN, NE

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 KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$233

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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

KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,116 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.

1,116
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,351
Total Day Supply
67,449
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$88K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Lisinopril
80
Atorvastatin Calcium
69
Levothyroxine Sodium
66
Simvastatin
59
Omeprazole
44
Amlodipine Besylate
40
Losartan Potassium
28
Pantoprazole Sodium
28
Metformin Hcl
26
Metoprolol Succinate
25

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's 1,116 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's specialty?
KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C wrote 1,116 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C located?
KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C is located at 8550 CUTHILLS CIR, LINCOLN, NE, 68526. Phone: (402) 466-3355.
What is KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's NPI number?
KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609103415, issued on 11/16/2009.
Does KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $88K 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 KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C accept Medicare?
KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,116 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's credentials?
KRISTEN BRUENING, PA-C's NPI is 1609103415 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

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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