2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1811156243 M.D.
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KRISTINA JONES, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in TEMPLE, Texas. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 544 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KRISTINA JONES, M.D. filed 6,412 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in TEMPLE, Texas, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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.

KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,412 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KRISTINA JONES, M.D. 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 KRISTINA JONES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2008

NPI 1811156243

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,412 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KRISTINA JONES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX, 76508, with a listed phone of (254) 724-2111. NPI 1811156243 was issued on 06/02/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JONES 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 6,412 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 544 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $634K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

Provider Details

NPI 1811156243
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2008

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISTINA JONES, M.D.. To verify KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KRISTINA JONES, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,412 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.

6,412
Total Claims
$634K
Total Drug Cost
544
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,242
Total Day Supply
418,899
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$487K
Generic Drug Cost
$139K
Opioid Claims
52 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
85% female / 15% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 261, 75-84: 145, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTINA JONES, M.D. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
359
Atorvastatin Calcium
327
Lisinopril
263
Gabapentin
228
Trazodone Hcl
158
Amlodipine Besylate
145
Simvastatin
140
Metformin Hcl
138
Losartan Potassium
131
Furosemide
126

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How KRISTINA JONES, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s 6,412 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s specialty?
KRISTINA JONES, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in TEMPLE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KRISTINA JONES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTINA JONES, M.D. wrote 6,412 Medicare Part D claims totaling $634K in drug costs for 544 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTINA JONES, M.D. located?
KRISTINA JONES, M.D. is located at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX, 76508. Phone: (254) 724-2111.
What is KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s NPI number?
KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811156243, issued on 06/02/2008.
Does KRISTINA JONES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $487K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISTINA JONES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTINA JONES, M.D. had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTINA JONES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTINA JONES, M.D. accept Medicare?
KRISTINA JONES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,412 Part D claims and 544 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s credentials?
KRISTINA JONES, M.D.'s NPI is 1811156243 with credentials M.D.. 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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