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KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C

Physician Assistant in LUBBOCK, Texas. 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
916
Medicare Part D claims · 369 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.7983/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
58 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.7983/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 916 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.7983/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
916
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$1.2K
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 FARQUHAR, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

89 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 FARQUHAR, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2018

NPI 1245707827

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

916 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

88.7983/100 5.698300000000003% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Physician Assistant share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.7983/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.7983/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.8%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 88.7983/100 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 FARQUHAR, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3601 22ND ST, LUBBOCK, TX, 79410, with a listed phone of (806) 796-7193. NPI 1245707827 was issued on 10/31/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARQUHAR 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 916 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 369 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $594K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 88.7983/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.9957, Cost 100), 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

3601 22ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410

Provider Details

NPI 1245707827
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/31/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.7983
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.9957
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN FARQUHAR, 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.

LUBBOCK DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCER CENTER
LUBBOCK, TX

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 FARQUHAR, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C. To verify KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 916 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.

916
Total Claims
$594K
Total Drug Cost
369
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,010
Total Day Supply
25,317
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$558K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 108, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
180
Fluocinonide
124
Clobetasol Propionate
103
Ketoconazole
76
Hydrocortisone
75
Doxycycline Hyclate
52
Tacrolimus
37
Clindamycin Phosphate
27
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
20
Hydroxyzine Hcl
19

* 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 FARQUHAR, 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 FARQUHAR, PA-C's 916 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's specialty?
KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LUBBOCK, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C wrote 916 Medicare Part D claims totaling $594K in drug costs for 369 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.7983/100 (Quality: 71.9957, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C located?
KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C is located at 3601 22ND ST, LUBBOCK, TX, 79410. Phone: (806) 796-7193.
What is KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's NPI number?
KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245707827, issued on 10/31/2018.
Does KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $558K 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 FARQUHAR, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluocinonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C accept Medicare?
KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 916 Part D claims and 369 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's credentials?
KRISTEN FARQUHAR, PA-C's NPI is 1245707827 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.
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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