2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1568610871 PA
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Krystal Auernhamer, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in Kentwood, Michigan.

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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Krystal Auernhamer, PA filed 6,780 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Kentwood, Michigan, prescribing 87% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

Krystal Auernhamer, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,780 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Krystal Auernhamer, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2008

NPI 1568610871

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,580 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,780 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers
Behavior Technician - 21.4%Behavior Technician21.4%Clinical Social Worker - 5.8%Clinical Social Worker5.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.6%Physical Therapist - 3.4%Physical Therapist3.4%Social Worker - 3.4%Social Worker3.4%Pharmacist - 3%Pharmacist3%Medical Physician Assistant - 0.5%Medical Physician Assistant0.5%
Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state 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 Medical 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).

Krystal Auernhamer, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4444 KALAMAZOO AVE SE STE 200, Kentwood, MI, 49508, with a listed phone of (616) 391-5600. NPI 1568610871 was issued on 08/29/2008.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,772 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $848K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.

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

4444 KALAMAZOO AVE SE STE 200
Kentwood, MI 49508

Provider Details

NPI 1568610871
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/29/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Krystal Auernhamer, 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.

Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
Muskegon, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Krystal Auernhamer, PA. To verify Krystal Auernhamer, PA's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Krystal Auernhamer, PA - brand share 13.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 6,780 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.

6,780
Total Claims
$848K
Total Drug Cost
1,772
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,292
Total Day Supply
412,917
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$681K
Generic Drug Cost
$162K
Opioid Claims
383 (5.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 235, 65-74: 775, 75-84: 573, 85+: 189

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Krystal Auernhamer, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
310
Atorvastatin Calcium
287
Levothyroxine Sodium
216
Losartan Potassium
201
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
192
Lisinopril
170
Alprazolam
150
Amlodipine Besylate
135
Omeprazole
135
Tramadol Hcl
121

* 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 Krystal Auernhamer, 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

Krystal Auernhamer, PA's 6,780 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Medical 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 Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Krystal Auernhamer, PA's specialty?
Krystal Auernhamer, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Kentwood, Michigan. Credentials: PA.
How much does Krystal Auernhamer, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Krystal Auernhamer, PA wrote 6,780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $848K in drug costs for 1,772 beneficiaries.
Where is Krystal Auernhamer, PA located?
Krystal Auernhamer, PA is located at 4444 KALAMAZOO AVE SE STE 200, Kentwood, MI, 49508. Phone: (616) 391-5600.
What is Krystal Auernhamer, PA's NPI number?
Krystal Auernhamer, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568610871, issued on 08/29/2008.
Does Krystal Auernhamer, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Krystal Auernhamer, PA's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $681K in brand drug costs.
Does Krystal Auernhamer, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Krystal Auernhamer, PA had 383 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
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 Krystal Auernhamer, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Krystal Auernhamer, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Krystal Auernhamer, PA accept Medicare?
Krystal Auernhamer, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,780 Part D claims and 1,772 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Krystal Auernhamer, PA's credentials?
Krystal Auernhamer, PA's NPI is 1568610871 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.