2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1629171608 MD, PHD
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KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD

Neurology Physician in SOLDOTNA, Alaska. 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
662
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.5K
97 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD filed 662 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in SOLDOTNA, Alaska, prescribing 81% generic.

662
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 JESSEN, MD, PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

662 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1629171608

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

662 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Neurology Physician share within Alaska

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Alaska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in SOLDOTNA, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1629171608. 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.

KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 289 N FIREWEED ST STE D, SOLDOTNA, AK, 99669, with a listed phone of (907) 714-4090. NPI 1629171608 was issued on 09/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JESSEN 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 662 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $322K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

289 N FIREWEED ST STE D
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669

Provider Details

NPI 1629171608
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD 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.

PALOUSE SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS PS
MOSCOW, ID

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 KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18.5K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 · Typical

KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 662 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.

662
Total Claims
$322K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
832
Total Day Supply
23,840
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$268K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
73
Lamotrigine
53
Topiramate
47
Gabapentin
45
Lacosamide
36
Memantine Hcl
36
Entacapone
33
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
29
Donepezil Hcl
27
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
25

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's 662 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Alaska

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's specialty?
KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in SOLDOTNA, Alaska. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD wrote 662 Medicare Part D claims totaling $322K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD located?
KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD is located at 289 N FIREWEED ST STE D, SOLDOTNA, AK, 99669. Phone: (907) 714-4090.
What is KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's NPI number?
KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629171608, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $268K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Lamotrigine, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 662 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's credentials?
KRISTEN JESSEN, MD, PHD's NPI is 1629171608 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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