Nels Kloster, MD
NPI 1952354680 · Psychiatry Physician · Bennington, VT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nels Kloster, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Bennington, VT (NPI 1952354680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952354680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 042-0010983 (VT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
41 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $100–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 65 | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 28 | — |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 26 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 20 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 15 | — |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2018-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nels Kloster's NPI number?
- Nels Kloster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952354680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nels Kloster's specialty?
- Nels Kloster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nels Kloster located?
- Nels Kloster's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Main St Ste 104, Bennington, VT 05201.
- What is Nels Kloster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nels Kloster is (802) 681-7955.
- Does Nels Kloster accept Medicare?
- Nels Kloster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nels Kloster's NPI active?
- Yes — Nels Kloster's NPI (1952354680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.