Crystal M Armstrong, MD

Family Medicine

Crystal M Armstrong is a Family Medicine specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(801) 581-8000Salt Lake City, UT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Crystal M Armstrong, MD has been part of the Salt Lake City medical community since 2007 in independent practice. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.71/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Utah
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 224 Family Medicine providers in UTSee all Family Medicine in Salt Lake City21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1681dNPPES updated 2021-10-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

555 S Foothill Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Utah on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.71/100

Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)

Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.02%

Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

5.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.5%

Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

86

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

295

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,038

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $578k

Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-28%)42%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-19%)30%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Asthma
Higher than avg (+9%)22%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    Medical College of Wisconsin

  2. Board certified · Oct 15, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

515 S 1000 E Apt 901, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-3028

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Crystal M Armstrong

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Crystal M Armstrong for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Salt Lake City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crystal M Armstrong

NPI records show Dr. Armstrong as active with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 581-8000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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