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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1497183339
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical 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
333
Medicare Part D claims · 184 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% 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
Kristopher Andrews filed 333 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, prescribing 96% generic.
- 333
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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Kristopher Andrews's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
333 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Kristopher Andrews?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
333 5% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Kristopher Andrews appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider at 3510 N HIGHWAY 17 STE 105, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29466, with a listed phone of (843) 789-1850. NPI 1497183339 was issued on 10/30/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 333 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.8%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1497183339 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/30/2013 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kristopher Andrews - brand share 4.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 333 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.
333
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 383
- Total Day Supply
- 5,305
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 189 (56.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 31
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.77
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kristopher Andrews prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
145 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
65 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 23
Tramadol Hcl
23 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 18
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
18 claims
- Amoxicillin 13
Amoxicillin
13 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 13
Ondansetron Odt
13 claims
- Eliquis 11
Eliquis
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 145 |
| Celecoxib | 65 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 18 |
| Amoxicillin | 13 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 13 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Kristopher Andrews fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristopher Andrews's 333 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Andrews.
Dr. Katie Aaron
CSFA
Johns Island, SC
McLean Achziger
Sumter, SC
Dr. Bryan Alford
PA-C
West Columbia, SC
Dr. Meghan Allen
PA-C
Charleston, SC
Dr. Jay Altemus
P.A.
West Columbia, SC
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristopher Andrews's specialty? ▼
Kristopher Andrews specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.
How much does Kristopher Andrews prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristopher Andrews wrote 333 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristopher Andrews located? ▼
Kristopher Andrews is located at 3510 N HIGHWAY 17 STE 105, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29466. Phone: (843) 789-1850.
What is Kristopher Andrews's NPI number? ▼
Kristopher Andrews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497183339, issued on 10/30/2013.
Does Kristopher Andrews prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristopher Andrews's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Kristopher Andrews prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kristopher Andrews had 189 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.8%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristopher Andrews prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristopher Andrews's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Celecoxib, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristopher Andrews accept Medicare? ▼
Kristopher Andrews appears in CMS Medicare data with 333 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristopher Andrews's credentials? ▼
Kristopher Andrews's NPI is 1497183339. 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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