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KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant in NOBLESVILLE, Indiana. 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
422
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
56 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
422
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$1.4K
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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2011

NPI 1609163534

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

422 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

97.5/100 14.400000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Physician Assistant share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.5%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.5/100 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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 116 LAKEVIEW DR, NOBLESVILLE, IN, 46060, with a listed phone of (317) 956-6284. NPI 1609163534 was issued on 06/29/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARTHING 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 422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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 97.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95), 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

116 LAKEVIEW DR
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060

Provider Details

NPI 1609163534
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.

FARTHING DERMATOLOGY LLC
NOBLESVILLE, IN

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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 422 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.

422
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
478
Total Day Supply
12,807
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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
65
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
55
Ketoconazole
51
Clobetasol Propionate
30
Fluorouracil
27
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Mupirocin
17
Fluticasone Propionate
14
Hydrocortisone
12
Tretinoin
12

* 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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 422 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in NOBLESVILLE, Indiana. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score?
KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5/100 (Quality: 95). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 116 LAKEVIEW DR, NOBLESVILLE, IN, 46060. Phone: (317) 956-6284.
What is KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609163534, issued on 06/29/2011.
Does KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K 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 FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 422 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
KRISTEN FARTHING, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1609163534 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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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