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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1104033968 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Fargo, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,866 in Neurology Physician, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 276 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Shaun Christenson, M.D. filed 1,429 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Fargo, North Dakota, prescribing 96% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,429 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Shaun Christenson, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Shaun Christenson, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,429 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Shaun Christenson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3000 32ND AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 364-8000. NPI 1104033968 was issued on 05/17/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,429 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $105K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1104033968 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Shaun Christenson, M.D. 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.
Innovis Health LLC
Fargo, ND
St Marys Regional Health Center
Detroit Lakes, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Shaun Christenson, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Neurology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,429 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.
1,429
Total Claims
$105K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,217
- Total Day Supply
- 62,528
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $52K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $54K
- Opioid Claims
- 16 (1.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 76, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shaun Christenson, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
330 claims
- Gabapentin 109
Gabapentin
109 claims
- Levetiracetam 87
Levetiracetam
87 claims
- Primidone 82
Primidone
82 claims
- Propranolol Hcl Er 55
Propranolol Hcl Er
55 claims
- Donepezil Hcl 53
Donepezil Hcl
53 claims
- Clonazepam 52
Clonazepam
52 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa… 47
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
47 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 330 |
| Gabapentin | 109 |
| Levetiracetam | 87 |
| Primidone | 82 |
| Propranolol Hcl Er Propranolol Hcl | 55 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 53 |
| Clonazepam | 52 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Er Carbidopa/Levodopa | 47 |
| Zonisamide | 39 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 34 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Shaun Christenson, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s 1,429 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Christenson.
Dr. Abdullahi Musa Adamu
MD
Minot, ND
Dr. Richard Bailly
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Scott Belliston
D.O.
Fargo, ND
Dr. Rebecca Caillier
M.D.
Fargo, ND
Dr. Edgardo Crisostomo
M.D.
Fargo, ND
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Shaun Christenson, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Shaun Christenson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Shaun Christenson, M.D. wrote 1,429 Medicare Part D claims totaling $105K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
Where is Shaun Christenson, M.D. located? ▼
Shaun Christenson, M.D. is located at 3000 32ND AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 364-8000.
What is Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104033968, issued on 05/17/2007.
Does Shaun Christenson, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
Does Shaun Christenson, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Shaun Christenson, M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shaun Christenson, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shaun Christenson, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Shaun Christenson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,429 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Shaun Christenson, M.D.'s NPI is 1104033968 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
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).
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