2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1962722769 N.P.
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JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in ATHENS, Alabama. 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
842
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.62
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in ATHENS, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 842 claims across 171 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $17.62 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. filed 842 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ATHENS, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2010

NPI 1962722769

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

842 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in ATHENS, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: N.P.. NPI: 1962722769. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 209 FITNESS WAY, ATHENS, AL, 35611, with a listed phone of (256) 262-2190. NPI 1962722769 was issued on 06/03/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTOPHER 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 842 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%. 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

209 FITNESS WAY
ATHENS, AL 35611

Provider Details

NPI 1962722769
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. 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.

ATHENS LIMESTONE PAIN CENTER
ATHENS, AL

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 JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Averitas Pharma 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 · Generic-heavy

JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 842 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.

842
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
998
Total Day Supply
27,266
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
71 (8.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 31, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tizanidine Hcl
152
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
144
Meloxicam
80
Naloxone Hcl
64
Baclofen
63
Methocarbamol
53
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
47
Diclofenac Sodium
29
Gabapentin
25
Ibuprofen
25

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s 842 claims are below the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s specialty?
JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in ATHENS, Alabama. Credentials: N.P..
How much does JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. wrote 842 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
Where is JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. located?
JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. is located at 209 FITNESS WAY, ATHENS, AL, 35611. Phone: (256) 262-2190.
What is JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s NPI number?
JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962722769, issued on 06/03/2010.
Does JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. accept Medicare?
JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 842 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s credentials?
JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER, N.P.'s NPI is 1962722769 with credentials N.P.. 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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