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KRISTIN BUYS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in GARDEN CITY, Utah. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KRISTIN BUYS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GARDEN CITY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 181 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KRISTIN BUYS, PA-C filed 2,024 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GARDEN CITY, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTIN BUYS, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/23/2012

NPI 1194078501

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,024 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Utah

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

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.

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KRISTIN BUYS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in GARDEN CITY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1194078501. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUYS 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 2,024 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $316K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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

288 S PARADISE PARKWAY
GARDEN CITY, UT 84028

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%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% 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 / 83% 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.

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.

40,527
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.

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

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 83% 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 40,527 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.
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

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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