Kristine Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting, DO
Kristine Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting, DO practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Redondo Beach, CA. She has been in practice for 9+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 130dNPPES updated 2025-12-27 · 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 = better1.38%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
181
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
784
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,207
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $786k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (+3%) — 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 (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ 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 26, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
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
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194102
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristine Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Redondo Beach 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 Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting
Dr. Jugo-Karsting is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Redondo Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 316-0811.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristine Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting
Practice Location
502 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-3413
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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