Brian Krustchinsky, PA
NPI 1952392953 · Physician Assistant · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Krustchinsky, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1952392953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952392953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA04982 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
603 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 528 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 37 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 14 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $135 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 11 | $28 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $28–$135 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 531 | 165 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 449 | 178 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 238 | 82 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 175 | 63 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 138 | 35 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 114 | 41 |
| Carvedilol | 106 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$154 across 2 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
- 2005-10-31
- Last updated
- 2023-12-18
- Certified
- 2023-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Krustchinsky's NPI number?
- Brian Krustchinsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952392953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Krustchinsky's specialty?
- Brian Krustchinsky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Krustchinsky located?
- Brian Krustchinsky's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-1885.
- What is Brian Krustchinsky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Krustchinsky is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Brian Krustchinsky accept Medicare?
- Brian Krustchinsky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Krustchinsky's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Krustchinsky's NPI (1952392953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.