2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1598358491 PA-C
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KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in FORSYTH, Montana. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$32.05
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FORSYTH, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 186 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $32.05 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C filed 2,572 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FORSYTH, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/11/2021

NPI 1598358491

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,572 139% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Montana

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

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in FORSYTH, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1598358491. 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.

KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 383 N 17TH AVE, FORSYTH, MT, 59327, with a listed phone of (406) 346-2161. NPI 1598358491 was issued on 02/11/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLEINOW 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 2,572 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $261K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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

383 N 17TH AVE
FORSYTH, MT 59327

Provider Details

NPI 1598358491
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/11/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTINA KLEINOW, 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.

ROSEBUD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
FORSYTH, MT
WINDING WATERS MEDICAL CLINIC
ENTERPRISE, OR

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 KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$32

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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 · Typical

KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,572 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.

2,572
Total Claims
$261K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,816
Total Day Supply
105,859
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$231K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
58 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
84

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 59, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
137
Gabapentin
122
Lisinopril
97
Losartan Potassium
97
Levothyroxine Sodium
94
Omeprazole
86
Amlodipine Besylate
71
Duloxetine Hcl
71
Potassium Chloride
68
Meloxicam
66

* 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 KRISTINA KLEINOW, 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

KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's 2,572 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's specialty?
KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in FORSYTH, Montana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C wrote 2,572 Medicare Part D claims totaling $261K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C located?
KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C is located at 383 N 17TH AVE, FORSYTH, MT, 59327. Phone: (406) 346-2161.
What is KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's NPI number?
KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598358491, issued on 02/11/2021.
Does KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $231K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
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 KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C accept Medicare?
KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,572 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's credentials?
KRISTINA KLEINOW, PA-C's NPI is 1598358491 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.

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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