Kristine Ann Karlson, MD
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Kristine Ann Karlson is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Lebanon, NH with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
Kristine Ann Karlson, MD practices as part of a group sports medicine family medicine specialist practice in Lebanon, NH. A University of Connecticut School of Medicine graduate since 1990, she brings 36+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
18 Old Etna Rd Dhmc - Family Medicine, Lebanon, NH 03766
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202369.4/100
New Hampshire avg: 77.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.14%
New Hampshire avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Hampshire1.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
New Hampshire avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New HampshireHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
257
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
206
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,368
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $169k
Percentile rankings compared against 597 reporting peers in New Hampshire.
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 Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-40%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Kristine Ann Karlson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristine Ann Karlson for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Lebanon 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 Ann Karlson
Dr. Karlson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lebanon, NH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (603) 650-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
18 Old Etna Rd Dhmc - Family Medicine, Lebanon, NH 03766
Mailing Address
1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001
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