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KRISTI BROWN, PA-C

Physician Assistant in INDIANAPOLIS, 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
138
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
63.5912/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KRISTI BROWN, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 63.5912/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

63.5912/100
MIPS score · -20 vs avg
138
Part D claims, 2023

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KRISTI BROWN, 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

64 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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 KRISTI BROWN, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2006

NPI 1144284589

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

138 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

63.5912/100 19.508799999999994% pts

Mid-tier 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

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
63.5912/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 63.5912/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%63.6%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 63.5912/100 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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KRISTI BROWN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1144284589. 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.

KRISTI BROWN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 8450 NORTHWEST BLVD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46278, with a listed phone of (317) 802-2000. NPI 1144284589 was issued on 04/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $674 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%. 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 63.5912/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 28.1576, Cost 61.313), 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

8450 NORTHWEST BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278

Provider Details

NPI 1144284589
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

63.5912
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
28.1576
Quality
61.313
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTI BROWN, 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.

ORTHOPAEDICS-INDIANAPOLIS, INC
FISHERS, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

138
Total Claims
$674
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
138
Total Day Supply
2,177
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$674
Opioid Claims
16 (11.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
51
Methylprednisolone
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
14
Prednisone
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How KRISTI BROWN, 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

KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's 138 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 BROWN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's specialty?
KRISTI BROWN, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KRISTI BROWN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTI BROWN, PA-C wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $674 in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
KRISTI BROWN, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.5912/100 (Quality: 28.1576, Cost: 61.313). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTI BROWN, PA-C located?
KRISTI BROWN, PA-C is located at 8450 NORTHWEST BLVD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46278. Phone: (317) 802-2000.
What is KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's NPI number?
KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144284589, issued on 04/13/2006.
Does KRISTI BROWN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTI BROWN, PA-C had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
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 KRISTI BROWN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Methylprednisolone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTI BROWN, PA-C accept Medicare?
KRISTI BROWN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's credentials?
KRISTI BROWN, PA-C's NPI is 1144284589 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.

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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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