2026 NPPES data Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1508252537
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CHRISTA SMITH

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in SACRAMENTO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$121.4
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTA SMITH filed 1,927 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in SACRAMENTO, California.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
$121.4
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.

CHRISTA SMITH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,927 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTA SMITH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2015

NPI 1508252537

Primary specialty

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

589 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,927 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,429

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within California

1. Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CHRISTA SMITH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider at 1451 RIVER PARK DR # 213, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95815, with a listed phone of (916) 365-9100. NPI 1508252537 was issued on 04/07/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 1,927 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 589 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,429 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

1451 RIVER PARK DR # 213
SACRAMENTO, CA 95815

Provider Details

NPI 1508252537
Specialty Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/07/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTA SMITH bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AMERICAN RIVER NURSING SERVICES APC
SACRAMENTO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 CHRISTA SMITH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$121

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTA SMITH. To verify CHRISTA SMITH's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,927
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,155
Total Day Supply
60,430
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
35 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
84.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTA SMITH 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
113
Quetiapine Fumarate
111
Amlodipine Besylate
99
Levothyroxine Sodium
72
Sertraline Hcl
65
Lisinopril
54
Furosemide
51
Losartan Potassium
48
Donepezil Hcl
45
Simvastatin
44

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

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How CHRISTA SMITH fits within the Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

589
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
48
States with Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,429
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTA SMITH's 1,927 claims are above the specialty average of 1,429.

Nearby Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in California

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

Compare Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTA SMITH's specialty?
CHRISTA SMITH specializes in Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in SACRAMENTO, California.
How much does CHRISTA SMITH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTA SMITH wrote 1,927 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTA SMITH located?
CHRISTA SMITH is located at 1451 RIVER PARK DR # 213, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95815. Phone: (916) 365-9100.
What is CHRISTA SMITH's NPI number?
CHRISTA SMITH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508252537, issued on 04/07/2015.
Does CHRISTA SMITH prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTA SMITH had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 589 Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 48 states in the US. The average Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,429 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTA SMITH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTA SMITH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Quetiapine Fumarate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTA SMITH accept Medicare?
CHRISTA SMITH appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,927 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTA SMITH's credentials?
CHRISTA SMITH's NPI is 1508252537. 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.
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).

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