Kathy Tuinhoff, PA-C
NPI 1144292699 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Petoskey, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Tuinhoff, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Petoskey, MI (NPI 1144292699).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144292699
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601002833 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 118 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 62 | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 61 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 29 | — |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 28 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$208 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-07
- Last updated
- 2020-01-17
- Certified
- 2020-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Tuinhoff's NPI number?
- Kathy Tuinhoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144292699, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Tuinhoff's specialty?
- Kathy Tuinhoff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathy Tuinhoff located?
- Kathy Tuinhoff's practice location on file with NPPES is 560 W Mitchell St Ste 400, Petoskey, MI 49770-2274.
- What is Kathy Tuinhoff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Tuinhoff is (231) 487-2490.
- Does Kathy Tuinhoff accept Medicare?
- Kathy Tuinhoff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Tuinhoff's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Tuinhoff's NPI (1144292699) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.