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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1104155167 CRNP-FAMILY
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Silver Spring, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
976
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY filed 976 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- 976
- Part D claims, 2023
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Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
976 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
976 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP-FAMILY credentials at 3110 GRACEFIELD RD, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, with a listed phone of (301) 572-8340. NPI 1104155167 was issued on 12/21/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 976 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K in drug spend.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1104155167 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CRNP-FAMILY |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2009 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
976
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 981
- Total Day Supply
- 27,674
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 87.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.80
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
97 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
65 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
52 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
46 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
43 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
42 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
41 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 26
Carbidopa-Levodopa
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 97 |
| Gabapentin | 65 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 46 |
| Lisinopril | 43 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 26 |
| Metformin Hcl | 26 |
| Furosemide | 25 |
* 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 Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's 976 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Christenson.
Kanisha Aaron
Owings Mills, MD
Dr. Nicole Aaron
CRNP
Queenstown, MD
Dr. Naomi Abaga
CRNP
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Kristen Abbott
CRNP
Berlin, MD
Dr. Mark Abbott
FNP
Elkridge, MD
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's specialty? ▼
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Silver Spring, Maryland. Credentials: CRNP-FAMILY.
How much does Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY wrote 976 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY located? ▼
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY is located at 3110 GRACEFIELD RD, Silver Spring, MD, 20904. Phone: (301) 572-8340.
What is Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's NPI number? ▼
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104155167, issued on 12/21/2009.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Gabapentin, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY accept Medicare? ▼
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY appears in CMS Medicare data with 976 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's credentials? ▼
Nicole Christenson, CRNP-FAMILY's NPI is 1104155167 with credentials CRNP-FAMILY. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.