2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1366982902
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KRISTEN GONZALEZ

Mental Health Counselor in NEWTON, Massachusetts. 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN GONZALEZ filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Mental Health Counselor in NEWTON, Massachusetts.

11
Part D claims, 2023

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KRISTEN GONZALEZ's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

11 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about KRISTEN GONZALEZ?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/01/2017

NPI 1366982902

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Massachusetts

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — 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).

KRISTEN GONZALEZ appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider at 233 NEEDHAM ST, NEWTON, MA, 02464, with a listed phone of (617) 830-4522. NPI 1366982902 was issued on 03/01/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GONZALEZ 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $155 in drug spend. 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.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

233 NEEDHAM ST
NEWTON, MA 02464

Provider Details

NPI 1366982902
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/01/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN GONZALEZ 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.

NORTHEAST HEALTH SERVICES LLC
TAUNTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISTEN GONZALEZ. To verify KRISTEN GONZALEZ's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

11
Total Claims
$155
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15
Total Day Supply
457
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$155

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
55.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How KRISTEN GONZALEZ fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTEN GONZALEZ's 11 claims are below the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN GONZALEZ's specialty?
KRISTEN GONZALEZ specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in NEWTON, Massachusetts.
How much does KRISTEN GONZALEZ prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN GONZALEZ wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $155 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTEN GONZALEZ located?
KRISTEN GONZALEZ is located at 233 NEEDHAM ST, NEWTON, MA, 02464. Phone: (617) 830-4522.
What is KRISTEN GONZALEZ's NPI number?
KRISTEN GONZALEZ's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366982902, issued on 03/01/2017.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KRISTEN GONZALEZ accept Medicare?
KRISTEN GONZALEZ appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 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 KRISTEN GONZALEZ's credentials?
KRISTEN GONZALEZ's NPI is 1366982902. 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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