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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1609872043 PA
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Medical Physician Assistant in Beach, North Dakota.
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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 257 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% 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
Kristina Olstad, PA filed 3,457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Beach, North Dakota, prescribing 88% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Kristina Olstad, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,457 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 Kristina Olstad, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
3,457 221% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Kristina Olstad, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 95 2ND ST NW, Beach, ND, 58621, with a listed phone of (701) 872-3777. NPI 1609872043 was issued on 06/21/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $301K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
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.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609872043 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kristina Olstad, PA 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.
According to CMS billing records, Kristina Olstad, PA is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Gabert Medical Services Inc
Glendive, MT
Omaha Therapy Inc
Dickinson, ND
St. Joseph's Hospital And Health Center
Beach, ND
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
Kristina Olstad, PA - brand share 12.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,457 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.
3,457
Total Claims
$301K
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,969
- Total Day Supply
- 200,890
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $251K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $49K
- Opioid Claims
- 105 (3.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 170
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.83
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kristina Olstad, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
192 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
172 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
131 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
123 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
114 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
108 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
107 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
94 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 192 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 172 |
| Lisinopril | 131 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 123 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 114 |
| Omeprazole | 108 |
| Losartan Potassium | 107 |
| Metformin Hcl | 94 |
| Furosemide | 84 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 |
* 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 Olstad, PA 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
Kristina Olstad, PA's 3,457 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Olstad.
Melanie Adams
Minot, ND
Dr. Debra Andvik
PAC
Fargo, ND
Dr. Akwa Atanga
NP
Minot, ND
Dr. Rebekah Aucker
PA-C
Minot, ND
Dr. Lynette Azure
PA
Devils Lake, ND
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristina Olstad, PA's specialty? ▼
Kristina Olstad, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Beach, North Dakota. Credentials: PA.
How much does Kristina Olstad, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristina Olstad, PA wrote 3,457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $301K in drug costs for 257 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristina Olstad, PA located? ▼
Kristina Olstad, PA is located at 95 2ND ST NW, Beach, ND, 58621. Phone: (701) 872-3777.
What is Kristina Olstad, PA's NPI number? ▼
Kristina Olstad, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609872043, issued on 06/21/2005.
Does Kristina Olstad, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristina Olstad, PA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $251K in brand drug costs.
Does Kristina Olstad, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kristina Olstad, PA had 105 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
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 Kristina Olstad, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristina Olstad, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristina Olstad, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Kristina Olstad, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,457 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristina Olstad, PA's credentials? ▼
Kristina Olstad, PA's NPI is 1609872043 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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