2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1770717795 D.O.
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Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in Duluth, Minnesota. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 308 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. filed 4,837 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Duluth, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,837 Top 7% higher than 93% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. 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).

What does the federal data show about Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2009

NPI 1770717795

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,837 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 4212 GRAND AVE, Duluth, MN, 55807, with a listed phone of (218) 786-3500. NPI 1770717795 was issued on 05/05/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lusian Saline 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 4,837 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 308 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $618K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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 Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

4212 GRAND AVE
Duluth, MN 55807

Provider Details

NPI 1770717795
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/05/2009

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 4,837 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.

4,837
Total Claims
$618K
Total Drug Cost
308
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,060
Total Day Supply
323,332
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$518K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Opioid Claims
119 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 89, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
328
Lisinopril
200
Levothyroxine Sodium
185
Amlodipine Besylate
165
Hydrochlorothiazide
161
Losartan Potassium
161
Omeprazole
147
Furosemide
124
Simvastatin
124
Metoprolol Succinate
100

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s 4,837 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lusian Saline.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s specialty?
Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Duluth, Minnesota. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. wrote 4,837 Medicare Part D claims totaling $618K in drug costs for 308 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. located?
Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. is located at 4212 GRAND AVE, Duluth, MN, 55807. Phone: (218) 786-3500.
What is Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s NPI number?
Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770717795, issued on 05/05/2009.
Does Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $518K in brand drug costs.
Does Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. had 119 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. accept Medicare?
Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,837 Part D claims and 308 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s credentials?
Kristin Lusian Saline, D.O.'s NPI is 1770717795 with credentials D.O.. 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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