Joan Lee Kitten, ARNP
Joan Lee Kitten, ARNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Fort Dodge, IA. She has been in practice for 30+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1487dNPPES updated 2022-04-10 · verify on CMS
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 = better0.36%
Iowa avg: 2.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
0.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.1%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
156
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
171
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,487
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $924k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17.6k received from industry
46 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Joan Lee Kitten's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 9, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
750 8th St, Manson, IA 50563-8010
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Joan Lee Kitten
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joan Lee Kitten for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Fort Dodge 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 Joan Lee Kitten
NPI records show Dr. Kitten as active with telehealth listed in Fort Dodge, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 955-7171.
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 Joan Lee Kitten
Practice Location
720 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-5759
Mailing Address
750 8th St, Manson, IA 50563-8010
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