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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1427022771 PA
Verify on CMS → Kelly Christensen, PA
Physician Assistant in Rochester, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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
609
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kelly Christensen, PA filed 609 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Rochester, Minnesota, prescribing 86% generic.
- 609
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- ≥69th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1427022771 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1427022771
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 151K Physician Assistant
- RX-LIGHT 609
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,572 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Herve Lucier · 2006
Kelly Christensen, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
609 ≥ 69th percentile 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Kelly Christensen, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
609 23% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427022771 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/14/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kelly Christensen, PA 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.
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
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
Kelly Christensen, PA - brand share 14.0%
Physician Assistant average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 609 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.
609
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 668
- Total Day Supply
- 14,409
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Opioid Claims
- 305 (50.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.13
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kelly Christensen, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
94 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl
Hydromorphone Hcl
82 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
51 claims
- Fentanyl 31
Fentanyl
31 claims
- Buprenorphine 26
Buprenorphine
26 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 25
Duloxetine Hcl
25 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 19
Sertraline Hcl
19 claims
- Methadone Hcl 17
Methadone Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 94 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 82 |
| Pregabalin | 51 |
| Fentanyl | 31 |
| Buprenorphine | 26 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 25 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 19 |
| Methadone Hcl | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Kelly Christensen, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Kelly Christensen, PA's 609 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Christensen, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Christensen.
One of 3,572 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ramona Aaseby-Aguilera
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Aimee Abben
PA-C
Saint Paul, MN
Yasmine Abdelal
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Deqa Abdi
PA-C
Rochester, MN
Dr. Najma Abdi
PA-C
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Christensen, PA's specialty? ▼
Kelly Christensen, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Rochester, Minnesota. Credentials: PA.
How much does Kelly Christensen, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kelly Christensen, PA wrote 609 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is Kelly Christensen, PA located? ▼
Kelly Christensen, PA is located at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is Kelly Christensen, PA's NPI number? ▼
Kelly Christensen, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427022771, issued on 02/14/2006.
Does Kelly Christensen, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kelly Christensen, PA's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does Kelly Christensen, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kelly Christensen, PA had 305 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kelly Christensen, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kelly Christensen, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydromorphone Hcl, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kelly Christensen, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Kelly Christensen, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 609 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kelly Christensen, PA's credentials? ▼
Kelly Christensen, PA's NPI is 1427022771 with credentials PA. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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