2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1689635245 M.D.
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Edwin Christensen, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Northport, Alabama. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 446 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$326.36
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Edwin Christensen, M.D. filed 6,828 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Northport, Alabama, prescribing 88% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$326.36
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.

Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,828 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Edwin Christensen, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Edwin Christensen, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2006

NPI 1689635245

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,828 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.1%Pharmacist - 6.7%Pharmacist6.7%Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Behavior Technician - 4.4%Behavior Technician4.4%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 3.3%Mental Health Counselor3.3%Family Medicine Physician - 2.8%Family Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Edwin Christensen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1325 MCFARLAND BLVD STE 204, Northport, AL, 35476, with a listed phone of (205) 462-3334. NPI 1689635245 was issued on 03/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Christensen 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 6,828 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 446 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $730K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.8%. 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 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

1325 MCFARLAND BLVD STE 204
Northport, AL 35476

Provider Details

NPI 1689635245
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2006

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 Edwin Christensen, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$326

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Edwin Christensen, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,828 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.

6,828
Total Claims
$730K
Total Drug Cost
446
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,838
Total Day Supply
375,751
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$574K
Generic Drug Cost
$153K
Opioid Claims
1,213 (17.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
59

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 111, 65-74: 215, 75-84: 97, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Edwin Christensen, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
616
Gabapentin
366
Tramadol Hcl
296
Losartan Potassium
216
Amlodipine Besylate
214
Atorvastatin Calcium
209
Alprazolam
169
Meloxicam
153
Omeprazole
151
Hydrochlorothiazide
148

* 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 Edwin Christensen, 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

Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s 6,828 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s specialty?
Edwin Christensen, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Northport, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Edwin Christensen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Edwin Christensen, M.D. wrote 6,828 Medicare Part D claims totaling $730K in drug costs for 446 beneficiaries.
Where is Edwin Christensen, M.D. located?
Edwin Christensen, M.D. is located at 1325 MCFARLAND BLVD STE 204, Northport, AL, 35476. Phone: (205) 462-3334.
What is Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s NPI number?
Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689635245, issued on 03/31/2006.
Does Edwin Christensen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $574K in brand drug costs.
Does Edwin Christensen, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Edwin Christensen, M.D. had 1,213 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.8%.
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 Edwin Christensen, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edwin Christensen, M.D. accept Medicare?
Edwin Christensen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,828 Part D claims and 446 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s credentials?
Edwin Christensen, M.D.'s NPI is 1689635245 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.
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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.