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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1194078501 PA-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Garden City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kristin Buys, PA-C filed 2,024 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Garden City, Utah, prescribing 82% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
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Kristin Buys, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,024 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Kristin Buys, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,024 88% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Kristin Buys, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 288 S PARADISE PARKWAY, Garden City, UT, 84028, with a listed phone of (435) 255-1630. NPI 1194078501 was issued on 10/23/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,024 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $316K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1194078501 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/23/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kristin Buys, 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.
Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital
Garden City, UT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kristin Buys, PA-C - brand share 17.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,024 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.
2,024
Total Claims
$316K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,532
- Total Day Supply
- 131,346
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $277K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Opioid Claims
- 45 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 75
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.78
- 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.
What Kristin Buys, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
108 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
87 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
74 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
69 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
55 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
55 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
44 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 36
Hydrochlorothiazide
36 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 108 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 87 |
| Gabapentin | 74 |
| Omeprazole | 69 |
| Celecoxib | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 44 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 36 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 36 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Kristin Buys, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristin Buys, PA-C's 2,024 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buys.
Dr. Shanna Acord
PA
Tooele, UT
Brian Adams
St George, UT
Dr. Ghaida Al-Barzinji
PA-C
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Rebekah Aldridge
PA
Grantsville, UT
Dr. Kara Alexander-Agresta
PA-C
Murray, UT
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristin Buys, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Kristin Buys, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Garden City, Utah. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Kristin Buys, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristin Buys, PA-C wrote 2,024 Medicare Part D claims totaling $316K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristin Buys, PA-C located? ▼
Kristin Buys, PA-C is located at 288 S PARADISE PARKWAY, Garden City, UT, 84028. Phone: (435) 255-1630.
What is Kristin Buys, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Kristin Buys, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194078501, issued on 10/23/2012.
Does Kristin Buys, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristin Buys, PA-C's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $277K in brand drug costs.
Does Kristin Buys, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kristin Buys, PA-C had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 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.
What drugs does Kristin Buys, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristin Buys, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristin Buys, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Kristin Buys, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,024 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristin Buys, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Kristin Buys, PA-C's NPI is 1194078501 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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