2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1033174438 PT, PA
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KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA

Physician Assistant in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 505 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.9643/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$947.7
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.9643/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.9643/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$947.7
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 CAPERNA, PT, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

76 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

What does the federal data show about KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2006

NPI 1033174438

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,956 148% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

75.9643/100 7.1357% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.9643/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75.9643/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75.9643/100 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.

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KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PT, PA credentials at 5051 GREENSPRING AVE STE 301, BALTIMORE, MD, 21209, with a listed phone of (410) 601-7790. NPI 1033174438 was issued on 04/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAPERNA 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 1,956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 505 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $298K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.9643/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.6103, Cost 41.2707), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

5051 GREENSPRING AVE STE 301
BALTIMORE, MD 21209

Provider Details

NPI 1033174438
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PT, PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.9643
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.6103
Quality
41.2707
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, 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.

CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES OF MARYLAND LLC
BEL AIR, MD

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 CAPERNA, PT, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$948

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 CAPERNA, PT, PA — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,956 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.

1,956
Total Claims
$298K
Total Drug Cost
505
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,000
Total Day Supply
149,134
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$244K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 205, 75-84: 191, 85+: 80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
208
Metoprolol Succinate
190
Amlodipine Besylate
171
Metoprolol Tartrate
128
Losartan Potassium
92
Eliquis
Apixaban
86
Lisinopril
83
Hydralazine Hcl
74
Rosuvastatin Calcium
73
Pravastatin Sodium
63

* 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 CAPERNA, PT, 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

KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's 1,956 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's specialty?
KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: PT, PA.
How much does KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA wrote 1,956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $298K in drug costs for 505 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's Medicare quality score?
KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.9643/100 (Quality: 78.6103, Cost: 41.2707). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA located?
KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA is located at 5051 GREENSPRING AVE STE 301, BALTIMORE, MD, 21209. Phone: (410) 601-7790.
What is KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's NPI number?
KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033174438, issued on 04/19/2006.
Does KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $244K 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 CAPERNA, PT, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA accept Medicare?
KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,956 Part D claims and 505 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's credentials?
KRISTEN CAPERNA, PT, PA's NPI is 1033174438 with credentials PT, 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.
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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