Kristen Susan Carlson

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kristen Susan Carlson is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Knoxville, TN with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(865) 584-4747Knoxville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kristen Susan Carlson specializes in nursing, serving patients in Knoxville, TN in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 663 Nurse Practitioner providers in TNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville5+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 1517dNPPES updated 2022-03-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37909-1383

Fax: (865) 381-1509
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

6.25%

Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)

6.25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

138

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

228

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

416

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $13k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
22%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%
Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$80 received from industry

4 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 Kristen Susan Carlson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 28, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 5 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Virtual Nursing Care With Kristen Susan Carlson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kristen Susan Carlson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Knoxville 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 Kristen Susan Carlson

Dr. Carlson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 584-4747.

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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