Crysten Brinkley Kragel, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Crysten Brinkley Kragel is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Hendersonville, NC with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Crysten Brinkley Kragel, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 17+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3597dNPPES updated 2016-07-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
50 Doctors Dr Suite 1, Hendersonville, NC 28792-7209
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.84%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
399
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
195
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,302
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $321k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ 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 (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.8k received from industry
154 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 Crysten Brinkley Kragel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
17 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
Po Box 1869, Fletcher, NC 28732-1869
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Crysten Brinkley Kragel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Crysten Brinkley Kragel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hendersonville 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 Crysten Brinkley Kragel
NPI records show Dr. Kragel as active with telehealth listed in Hendersonville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 651-4089.
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 Crysten Brinkley Kragel
Practice Location
50 Doctors Dr Suite 1, Hendersonville, NC 28792-7209
Mailing Address
Po Box 1869, Fletcher, NC 28732-1869
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