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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1457344855 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in New Albany, Ohio.
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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 318 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% 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
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C filed 1,420 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in New Albany, Ohio, prescribing 93% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- 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.
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,420 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,420 349% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Ohio 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).
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 7277 SMITHS MILL RD STE 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, with a listed phone of (614) 221-6331. NPI 1457344855 was issued on 08/31/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,420 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 318 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.3%.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457344855 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kurt Berlekamp, 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.
Beacon Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Ltd
Cincinnati, OH
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 - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C. To verify Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C - brand share 7.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,420 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.
1,420
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
318
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,469
- Total Day Supply
- 14,306
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $26K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 671 (47.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 250
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.83
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
362 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
291 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
248 claims
- Celecoxib 144
Celecoxib
144 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 119
Ondansetron Hcl
119 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 105
Ondansetron Odt
105 claims
- Xarelto 78
Xarelto
78 claims
- Eliquis 17
Eliquis
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 362 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 291 |
| Cephalexin | 248 |
| Celecoxib | 144 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 119 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 105 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 78 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 17 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
* 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 Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C 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
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's 1,420 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Berlekamp.
Dr. Mary Accurso
PA-C
Youngstown, OH
Dr. Justin Albright
PA-C
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Benjamin Allen
PA-C
Lima, OH
Dr. Kristen Anderson
PA-C
Columbus, OH
Kyle Anderson
Lima, OH
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 Ohio 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 Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in New Albany, Ohio. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C wrote 1,420 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 318 beneficiaries.
Where is Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C located? ▼
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C is located at 7277 SMITHS MILL RD STE 200, New Albany, OH, 43054. Phone: (614) 221-6331.
What is Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457344855, issued on 08/31/2005.
Does Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
Does Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C had 671 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.3%.
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 Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,420 Part D claims and 318 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Kurt Berlekamp, PA-C's NPI is 1457344855 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
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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