Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nelya Christiansen, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Brookline, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1101 BEACON ST, Brookline, MA 02446
6177312390
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1194262642 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Christiansen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Christiansen

Dr. Nelya Christiansen is a physician assistant in Brookline, MA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Christiansen performed 291 Medicare services across 57 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Christiansen received a total of $530 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Christiansen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ Top 41% volume in MA $530 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
291
Medicare services
Top 41% in MA for physician assistant
57
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~32 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Mechanical separation of white blood cells and platelets from blood
A procedure that mechanically separates white blood cells and platelets from blood.
 246 $69 $550
Stem cell collection for transplantation
This procedure involves gathering stem cells from a donor or patient to be used in a future transplant. The collected cells are processed and stored for later medical use.
 25 $61 $353
Mechanical separation of white blood cells from blood
This procedure involves mechanically separating white blood cells from the blood. It is a laboratory process used to isolate specific blood components.
 20 $75 $642
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
8.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
91.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2021 ↗
$530
Total received (2021-2021)
Top 28% in MA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
22
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$430 (81.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (18.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$530

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$130
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$100
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$68
Lilly USA, LLC
$62
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$38
GENZYME CORPORATION
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
DERMIRA, INC.
$18
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
PFIZER INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 56.2% of 2021 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AKLIEF · Avar · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · HUMIRA · QBREXZA · REMICADE · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TREMFYA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (81%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
2,757
Per 100K population
380.5
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital
ARBOUR HUMAN RESOURCE INSTITUTE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2021
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Christiansen is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Christiansen experienced with mechanical separation of white blood cells and platelets from blood?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Christiansen performed 246 mechanical separation of white blood cells and platelets from blood services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Christiansen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Christiansen received a total of $530 from 11 companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Christiansen's costs compare to other physician assistants in Brookline?
Dr. Christiansen's average Medicare payment per service is $69. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Christiansen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →