2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1720412059 FNP
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KRISTI BROWN, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
123 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTI BROWN, FNP filed 3,807 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, prescribing 89% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$1.9K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

KRISTI BROWN, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,807 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 KRISTI BROWN, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2013

NPI 1720412059

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,807 212% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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.

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).

KRISTI BROWN, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1208 MERCHANT DR, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37912, with a listed phone of (865) 688-2522. NPI 1720412059 was issued on 08/22/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 3,807 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $343K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1208 MERCHANT DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

Provider Details

NPI 1720412059
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/22/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTI BROWN, FNP 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.

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC
KNOXVILLE, TN

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 KRISTI BROWN, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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

KRISTI BROWN, FNP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 3,807 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.

3,807
Total Claims
$343K
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,934
Total Day Supply
225,408
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$295K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Opioid Claims
106 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
138

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 71, 65-74: 175, 75-84: 118, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTI BROWN, FNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
183
Amlodipine Besylate
128
Pantoprazole Sodium
105
Lisinopril
103
Levothyroxine Sodium
97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
88
Tizanidine Hcl
87
Atorvastatin Calcium
81
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
75
Trazodone Hcl
69

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KRISTI BROWN, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTI BROWN, FNP's 3,807 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTI BROWN, FNP's specialty?
KRISTI BROWN, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: FNP.
How much does KRISTI BROWN, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTI BROWN, FNP wrote 3,807 Medicare Part D claims totaling $343K in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTI BROWN, FNP located?
KRISTI BROWN, FNP is located at 1208 MERCHANT DR, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37912. Phone: (865) 688-2522.
What is KRISTI BROWN, FNP's NPI number?
KRISTI BROWN, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720412059, issued on 08/22/2013.
Does KRISTI BROWN, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTI BROWN, FNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $295K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISTI BROWN, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTI BROWN, FNP had 106 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTI BROWN, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTI BROWN, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTI BROWN, FNP accept Medicare?
KRISTI BROWN, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,807 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTI BROWN, FNP's credentials?
KRISTI BROWN, FNP's NPI is 1720412059 with credentials FNP. 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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