Christina Norlander Brister, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Christina Norlander Brister is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Alexandria, LA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christina Norlander Brister, NP has practiced nursing for 17+ years, working in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Alexandria area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2511dNPPES updated 2019-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
99
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
42
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
481
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $99k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$528 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Christina Norlander Brister's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
5924 Old Boyce Rd, Boyce, LA 71409-9207
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Christina Norlander Brister
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christina Norlander Brister for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Alexandria 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 Christina Norlander Brister
NPI records show Dr. Brister as active with telehealth listed in Alexandria, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 769-5283.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christina Norlander Brister
Practice Location
211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301-8421
Mailing Address
5924 Old Boyce Rd, Boyce, LA 71409-9207
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