2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1033593405 DNP, ARNP
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KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$71.67
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 214 claims across 79 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $71.67 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2015

NPI 1033593405

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health 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.

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KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP, ARNP. NPI: 1033593405. 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.

KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, ARNP credentials at 5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 231, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 875-9090. NPI 1033593405 was issued on 07/16/2015. 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 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 231
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Provider Details

NPI 1033593405
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/16/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP 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.

THE IOWA CLINIC PC
WEST DES MOINES, IA

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 KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$72

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Above average

KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 214 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.

214
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
315
Total Day Supply
8,750
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
47
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
42
Cilostazol
35
Atorvastatin Calcium
24
Eliquis
Apixaban
11

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's 214 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's specialty?
KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: DNP, ARNP.
How much does KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP located?
KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP is located at 5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 231, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 875-9090.
What is KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's NPI number?
KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033593405, issued on 07/16/2015.
Does KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Xarelto, Clopidogrel, Cilostazol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP accept Medicare?
KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's credentials?
KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DNP, ARNP's NPI is 1033593405 with credentials DNP, ARNP. 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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