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KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in BELTON, Missouri. 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
132
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C filed 132 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in BELTON, Missouri, prescribing 90% generic.

132
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

132 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2020

NPI 1497386767

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

132 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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.

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 HARTZELL, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in BELTON, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1497386767. 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 HARTZELL, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 17065 S 71 HIGHWAY, BELTON, MO, 64012, with a listed phone of (816) 394-9044. NPI 1497386767 was issued on 01/27/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARTZELL 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 132 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

17065 S 71 HIGHWAY
BELTON, MO 64012

Provider Details

NPI 1497386767
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/27/2020

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

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

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 132 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.

132
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
136
Total Day Supply
3,457
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

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

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's 132 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's specialty?
KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in BELTON, Missouri. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C wrote 132 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C located?
KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C is located at 17065 S 71 HIGHWAY, BELTON, MO, 64012. Phone: (816) 394-9044.
What is KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's NPI number?
KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497386767, issued on 01/27/2020.
Does KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C accept Medicare?
KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 132 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's credentials?
KRISTEN HARTZELL, PA-C's NPI is 1497386767 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.

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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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