Kristine Faulknham Birdsall, M.D.
Kristine Faulknham Birdsall is a Family Medicine specialist based in Wethersfield, CT with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristine Faulknham Birdsall, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 9+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.56/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.56/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.89%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
213
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
692
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,260
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $463k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 30, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450675
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Kristine Faulknham Birdsall
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristine Faulknham Birdsall for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wethersfield 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 Kristine Faulknham Birdsall
NPI records show Dr. Birdsall as active with telehealth listed in Wethersfield, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 696-2400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristine Faulknham Birdsall
Practice Location
1025 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4223
Mailing Address
1025 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4223
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