2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1528039005 NP
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LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP

Clinical Nurse Specialist in SANTA CRUZ, California. 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
671
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in SANTA CRUZ, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 671 claims across 106 beneficiaries — 56% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP filed 671 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SANTA CRUZ, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/31/2006

NPI 1528039005

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

671 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in California

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within California

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in SANTA CRUZ, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1528039005. 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.

LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding NP credentials at 2025 SOQUEL AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062, with a listed phone of (831) 458-5610. NPI 1528039005 was issued on 01/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIE 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 671 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $469K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

2025 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

Provider Details

NPI 1528039005
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/31/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP 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.

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SANTA CRUEZ, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP. To verify LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 671 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.

671
Total Claims
$469K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,167
Total Day Supply
35,045
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$463K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 21, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
201
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
84
Topiramate
78
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
61
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
46
Omeprazole
24
Metformin Hcl
21
Hydrochlorothiazide
12
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
12
Sucralfate
12

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's 671 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in California

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's specialty?
LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in SANTA CRUZ, California. Credentials: NP.
How much does LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP wrote 671 Medicare Part D claims totaling $469K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
Where is LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP located?
LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP is located at 2025 SOQUEL AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062. Phone: (831) 458-5610.
What is LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's NPI number?
LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528039005, issued on 01/31/2006.
Does LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $463K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Trulicity, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP accept Medicare?
LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 671 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's credentials?
LESLIE CHRISTIE, NP's NPI is 1528039005 with credentials NP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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