2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1194772970 MD
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KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in ELLSWORTH, Maine. 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
77
Medicare Part D claims · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician avg: 959
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELLSWORTH, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 77 claims — 52% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD filed 77 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ELLSWORTH, Maine. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD 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).

KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2006

NPI 1194772970

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician

Rare

321 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

77 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 959

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Maine

1. Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Maine

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — 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).

KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ELLSWORTH, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1194772970. 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.

KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 70 KINGSLAND XING STE A, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605, with a listed phone of (207) 664-5340. NPI 1194772970 was issued on 05/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIAN 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 77 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 321 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 959 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

70 KINGSLAND XING STE A
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605

Provider Details

NPI 1194772970
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 77 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.

77
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
77
Total Day Supply
759
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
40
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
37

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

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview

How KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

321
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
959
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's 77 claims are below the specialty average of 959.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's specialty?
KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician and practices in ELLSWORTH, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD located?
KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD is located at 70 KINGSLAND XING STE A, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605. Phone: (207) 664-5340.
What is KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194772970, issued on 05/27/2006.
Does KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 321 Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider writes 959 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Suboxone, Buprenorphine-Naloxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 77 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's credentials?
KENNETH CHRISTIAN, MD's NPI is 1194772970 with credentials MD. 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.

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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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