2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1285661967 M.D.
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CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in STAPLES, Minnesota. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 359 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.7013/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.7013/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,622 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.7013/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2006

NPI 1285661967

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,622 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

97.7013/100 14.601300000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.7013/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 97.7013/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.7%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 97.7013/100 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).

CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 49725 COUNTY 83, STAPLES, MN, 56479, with a listed phone of (218) 894-1515. NPI 1285661967 was issued on 06/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBRECHT 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 5,622 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 359 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $477K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. 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 97.7013/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.3378, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479

Provider Details

NPI 1285661967
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.7013
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.3378
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. 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.

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
STAPLES, MN
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 241329

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,622 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

5,622
Total Claims
$477K
Total Drug Cost
359
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,545
Total Day Supply
299,956
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$362K
Generic Drug Cost
$106K
Opioid Claims
218 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 124, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. 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
226
Atorvastatin Calcium
203
Gabapentin
166
Omeprazole
166
Simvastatin
166
Amlodipine Besylate
155
Lisinopril
127
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
125
Losartan Potassium
113
Duloxetine Hcl
112

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s 5,622 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in STAPLES, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. wrote 5,622 Medicare Part D claims totaling $477K in drug costs for 359 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.7013/100 (Quality: 92.3378, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. located?
CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. is located at 49725 COUNTY 83, STAPLES, MN, 56479. Phone: (218) 894-1515.
What is CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285661967, issued on 06/27/2006.
Does CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $362K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. had 218 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,622 Part D claims and 359 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTINE ALBRECHT, M.D.'s NPI is 1285661967 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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