Kaitlyn Castagna Altizer, PA

Physician Assistant

Kaitlyn Castagna Altizer is a Physician Assistant based in Zion Crossroads, VA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(434) 243-9466Zion Crossroads, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across VA can see Kaitlyn Castagna Altizer, PA in person in Zion Crossroads or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Zion Crossroads area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 403 Physician Assistant providers in VASee all Physician Assistant in Zion Crossroads10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1019dNPPES updated 2023-08-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1015 Spring Creek Pkwy, Zion Crossroads, VA 22942-7019

Fax: (434) 243-9499
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.5%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

139

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

256

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,267

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $220k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
20%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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. Board certified · Aug 7, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 10 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Kaitlyn Castagna Altizer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kaitlyn Castagna Altizer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Zion Crossroads 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 Kaitlyn Castagna Altizer

NPI records show Dr. Altizer as active with telehealth listed in Zion Crossroads, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 243-9466.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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