Christen Denise Ground, D.O.
Christen Denise Ground is a Family Medicine specialist based in Ponca City, OK with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christen Denise Ground, D.O. specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Ponca City, OK in group practice. A Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2016, she brings 10+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Oklahoma
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Oklahoma
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oklahoma
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1908 N 14th St Ste 202, Ponca City, OK 74601-2039
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Oklahoma on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.85/100
Oklahoma avg: 78.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in OklahomaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.54%
Oklahoma avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
3.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
Oklahoma avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OklahomaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
381
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
572
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,125
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.31M
Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$398 received from industry
23 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christen Denise Ground's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Sep 1, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2016)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Christen Denise Ground
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christen Denise Ground for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ponca City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christen Denise Ground
NPI records show Dr. Ground as active with telehealth listed in Ponca City, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (580) 718-4506.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christen Denise Ground
Practice Location
1908 N 14th St Ste 202, Ponca City, OK 74601-2039
Mailing Address
1908 N 14th St Ste 202, Ponca City, OK 74601-2039
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