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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1770859605 APRN, CNP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Carlton, 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 9,706 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
81.4/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.4/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP sits
This provider among gerontology nurse practitioner peers
Across the 1,301 gerontology nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP writes more Part D claims than 72% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 39% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one gerontology nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,214 5% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.4/100 1.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) - 81.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN, CNP credentials at 810 3RD ST STE 102, Carlton, MN, 55718, with a listed phone of (844) 405-8497. NPI 1770859605 was issued on 03/26/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.2, Cost 64.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770859605 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN, CNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/26/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.435
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.2294
Quality
64.8872
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,214
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,256
- Total Day Supply
- 18,430
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (2.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 54
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.07
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
115 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
103 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
84 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
66 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
63 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
49 claims
- Jardiance 39
Jardiance
39 claims
- Clopidogrel 38
Clopidogrel
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 115 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 103 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 84 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 66 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 49 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 39 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 38 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 37 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's 1,214 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jaster.
Dr. Rebecca Ahlstrom
APRN, CNP
Rogers, MN
Dr. Mickey Amos
CNP
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Erika Andersen
AGNP
Apple Valley, MN
Dr. Linda Anderson
RN, CNP
Duluth, MN
Luke Anderson
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's specialty? ▼
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Carlton, Minnesota. Credentials: APRN, CNP.
How much does Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP wrote 1,214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4/100 (Quality: 73.2, Cost: 64.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP located? ▼
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP is located at 810 3RD ST STE 102, Carlton, MN, 55718. Phone: (844) 405-8497.
What is Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770859605, issued on 03/26/2012.
Does Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Citalopram Hbr, Levothyroxine Sodium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,214 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's credentials? ▼
Kristen Jaster, APRN, CNP's NPI is 1770859605 with credentials APRN, CNP. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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