Cristina K Lamar, D.O.

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

(270) 688-3550Owensboro, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cristina K Lamar, D.O. has been part of the Owensboro medical community since 2010 in group practice. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 15 Pain Medicine providers in KYSee all Pain Medicine in Owensboro16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1421dNPPES updated 2022-06-15 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1000 Breckenridge St Suite 205, Owensboro, KY 42303-0839

Fax: (270) 688-3559
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

65.08%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+60 pts)

65.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.9%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Kentucky

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

227

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

438

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,648

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $204k

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$303 received from industry

14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Cristina K Lamar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 14, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Taxonomy: 208VP0014X

Education & Training

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 23229, Owensboro, KY 42304-3229

Differs from practice location

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Cristina K Lamar

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Cristina K Lamar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Owensboro 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 Cristina K Lamar

Dr. Lamar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Owensboro, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (270) 688-3550.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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