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Kristen Rice, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 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
436
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$236.37
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Kristen Rice, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 436 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
436
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
$236.37
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 Rice, 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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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

Where Kristen Rice, PA-C sits

This provider among physician assistant peers

Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kristen Rice, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 93% — placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentile
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kristen Rice, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Kristen Rice, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/10/2016

NPI 1528500212

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

436 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

100/100 16.9 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 100/100 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 Rice, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2750 E BELTLINE AVE NE FL 3, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, with a listed phone of (616) 267-7104. NPI 1528500212 was issued on 11/10/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Rice 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 436 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $152K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.5), 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

2750 E BELTLINE AVE NE FL 3
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Provider Details

NPI 1528500212
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/10/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.5432
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kristen Rice, 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.

Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
Grand Rapids, MI

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

Total received

$236

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Kristen Rice, PA-C. To verify Kristen Rice, PA-C's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Kristen Rice, PA-C — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 436 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.

436
Total Claims
$152K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
580
Total Day Supply
15,548
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$138K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 33, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kristen Rice, 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
Naratriptan Hcl
28
Gabapentin
27
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
26
Baclofen
25
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
25
Sumatriptan Succinate
21
Ajovy Autoinjector
Fremanezumab-Vfrm
19
Ubrelvy
Ubrogepant
17
Zonisamide
17
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
16

* 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 Rice, 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 Rice, PA-C's 436 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kristen Rice, PA-C's specialty?
Kristen Rice, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Kristen Rice, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kristen Rice, PA-C wrote 436 Medicare Part D claims totaling $152K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is Kristen Rice, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Kristen Rice, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 87.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kristen Rice, PA-C located?
Kristen Rice, PA-C is located at 2750 E BELTLINE AVE NE FL 3, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525. Phone: (616) 267-7104.
What is Kristen Rice, PA-C's NPI number?
Kristen Rice, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528500212, issued on 11/10/2016.
Does Kristen Rice, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kristen Rice, PA-C's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $138K 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 Rice, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristen Rice, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naratriptan Hcl, Gabapentin, Nurtec Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristen Rice, PA-C accept Medicare?
Kristen Rice, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 436 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristen Rice, PA-C's credentials?
Kristen Rice, PA-C's NPI is 1528500212 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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