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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1821596552 PA
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Physician Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in 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
658
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
101 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kristin Petcher, PA filed 658 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona, prescribing 71% generic.
- 658
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- generic prescribing
- $1.1K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Kristin Petcher, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
658 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 Petcher, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
658 17% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Kristin Petcher, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4530 E MUIRWOOD DR STE 111, Phoenix, AZ, 85048, with a listed phone of (480) 961-2365. NPI 1821596552 was issued on 01/29/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 658 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $258K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821596552 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/29/2018 |
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 Kristin Petcher, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Kristin Petcher, PA - brand share 29.0%
Physician Assistant average
29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 658 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.
658
Total Claims
$258K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 759
- Total Day Supply
- 20,465
- Brand vs Generic
- 29% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $246K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 78% female / 22% 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 Petcher, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amitriptyline Hcl
Amitriptyline Hcl
60 claims
- Butalbital-Acetami…
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
58 claims
- Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan
53 claims
- Emgality Pen
Emgality Pen
46 claims
- Nurtec Odt
Nurtec Odt
44 claims
- Sumatriptan Succin…
Sumatriptan Succinate
44 claims
- Aimovig Autoinjector
Aimovig Autoinjector
41 claims
- Ubrelvy
Ubrelvy
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 60 |
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 58 |
| Rizatriptan Rizatriptan Benzoate | 53 |
| Emgality Pen Galcanezumab-Gnlm | 46 |
| Nurtec Odt Rimegepant Sulfate | 44 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 44 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 41 |
| Ubrelvy Ubrogepant | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 36 |
| Topiramate | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Kristin Petcher, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristin Petcher, PA's 658 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Petcher.
Dr. Allison Abbey
PA-C
Cottonwood, AZ
Dr. Carley Abbott
PA-C
Chandler, AZ
Dr. Delmas Abbott
PA-C
Prescott, AZ
Dr. Sarah Abbott
PA
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Kristen Abel
PA-C
Mesa, AZ
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristin Petcher, PA's specialty? ▼
Kristin Petcher, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Phoenix, Arizona. Credentials: PA.
How much does Kristin Petcher, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristin Petcher, PA wrote 658 Medicare Part D claims totaling $258K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristin Petcher, PA located? ▼
Kristin Petcher, PA is located at 4530 E MUIRWOOD DR STE 111, Phoenix, AZ, 85048. Phone: (480) 961-2365.
What is Kristin Petcher, PA's NPI number? ▼
Kristin Petcher, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821596552, issued on 01/29/2018.
Does Kristin Petcher, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristin Petcher, PA's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $246K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Kristin Petcher, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristin Petcher, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amitriptyline Hcl, Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, Rizatriptan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristin Petcher, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Kristin Petcher, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 658 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristin Petcher, PA's credentials? ▼
Kristin Petcher, PA's NPI is 1821596552 with credentials PA. 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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