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Carlene Klassen, MD

Specialist in Wichita, Kansas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
91/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$38.41
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Carlene Klassen, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,745 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
$38.41
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Carlene Klassen, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

91 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Carlene Klassen, MD sits

This provider among specialist peers

Across the 4,869 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Carlene Klassen, MD writes more Part D claims than 85% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 70% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Carlene Klassen, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Carlene Klassen, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Carlene Klassen, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2005

NPI 1356347470

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,745 154% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

91/100 7.9 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Largest specialties in Kansas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 6.6%Behavior Technician6.6%Social Worker - 5%Social Worker5%Pharmacist - 4.9%Pharmacist4.9%Physical Therapist - 4.8%Physical Therapist4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 3.9%Family Nurse Practitioner3.9%Clinical Social Worker - 3.7%Clinical Social Worker3.7%Specialist - 0.5%Specialist0.5%
Largest specialties in Kansas (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Carlene Klassen, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) - 91/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91%
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 91/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

Carlene Klassen, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 1355 N WEST ST, Wichita, KS, 67203, with a listed phone of (316) 942-0221. NPI 1356347470 was issued on 06/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Klassen most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,745 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $169K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 69.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1355 N WEST ST
Wichita, KS 67203

Provider Details

NPI 1356347470
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

90.9648
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
69.8826
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Carlene Klassen, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$38

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,745
Total Claims
$169K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,177
Total Day Supply
272,829
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
78 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
81% female / 19% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Carlene Klassen, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
255
Sertraline Hcl
165
Montelukast Sodium
160
Amlodipine Besylate
158
Atorvastatin Calcium
158
Gabapentin
147
Losartan Potassium
141
Simvastatin
136
Rosuvastatin Calcium
121
Lisinopril
116

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Specialist Overview

How Carlene Klassen, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Carlene Klassen, MD's 3,745 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Kansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Klassen.

Compare Specialist 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 Kansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlene Klassen, MD's specialty?
Carlene Klassen, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Wichita, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Carlene Klassen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Carlene Klassen, MD wrote 3,745 Medicare Part D claims totaling $169K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
What is Carlene Klassen, MD's Medicare quality score?
Carlene Klassen, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 69.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Carlene Klassen, MD located?
Carlene Klassen, MD is located at 1355 N WEST ST, Wichita, KS, 67203. Phone: (316) 942-0221.
What is Carlene Klassen, MD's NPI number?
Carlene Klassen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356347470, issued on 06/23/2005.
Does Carlene Klassen, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Carlene Klassen, MD had 78 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlene Klassen, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlene Klassen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Sertraline Hcl, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlene Klassen, MD accept Medicare?
Carlene Klassen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,745 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlene Klassen, MD's credentials?
Carlene Klassen, MD's NPI is 1356347470 with credentials MD. 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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