2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1780979666 D.O.
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LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in DES MOINES, Iowa. 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 · 347 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6368/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$28.15
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6368/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,480 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.6368/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

89 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2011

NPI 1780979666

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,480 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

88.6368/100 5.5367999999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6368/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 88.6368/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.6%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 88.6368/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA, 50314, with a listed phone of (515) 282-5640. NPI 1780979666 was issued on 06/18/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIANSON 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 6,480 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $573K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.6368/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.3841, Cost 67.0719), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Provider Details

NPI 1780979666
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/18/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

88.6368
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.3841
Quality
67.0719
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. 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.

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER
★★★☆☆ 3/5
DES MOINES, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 160101

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 LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

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

LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 6,480 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.

6,480
Total Claims
$573K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,017
Total Day Supply
292,429
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$485K
Generic Drug Cost
$85K
Opioid Claims
73 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 115, 65-74: 193, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, 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
422
Lisinopril
332
Omeprazole
319
Amlodipine Besylate
306
Levothyroxine Sodium
258
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
222
Gabapentin
199
Metformin Hcl
190
Hydrochlorothiazide
140
Pantoprazole Sodium
139

* 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 LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, 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

LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s 6,480 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s specialty?
LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: D.O..
How much does LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. wrote 6,480 Medicare Part D claims totaling $573K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
What is LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6368/100 (Quality: 78.3841, Cost: 67.0719). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. located?
LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. is located at 1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA, 50314. Phone: (515) 282-5640.
What is LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s NPI number?
LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780979666, issued on 06/18/2011.
Does LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $485K in brand drug costs.
Does LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
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 LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. accept Medicare?
LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,480 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s credentials?
LINDSEY CHRISTIANSON, D.O.'s NPI is 1780979666 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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