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Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD

(60 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), depression, sports physicals, and more.

4530 St. Johns Avenue Suite 13
Jacksonville, FL 32210

(904) 384-5222

Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Jacksonville, FL specializing in family medicine. She graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center Beaches and BAPTIST PRIMARY CARE INC.

Office Locations

Address:

4530 St. Johns Avenue Suite 13
Jacksonville, FL 32210

Some issues Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

blood draw	17
doctor visit	85

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

blood draw	13
diabetes management	15
doctor visit	345
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lab tests	29
preventive care	49
vaccines	35

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	47
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

diabetes management	27
doctor visit	422
lab tests	100
preventive care	101
vaccines	61

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

blood draw	80
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	454
lab tests	81
preventive care	83
vaccines	58

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

blood draw	107
diabetes management	32
doctor visit	367
lab tests	105
preventive care	65
vaccines	34

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

blood draw	108
diabetes management	23
doctor visit	341
lab tests	103
preventive care	44
vaccines	22

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Jacksonville, FL were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and hospital care.

blood draw	65
diabetes management	24
doctor visit	336
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lab tests	84
preventive care	70
vaccines	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	101
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD From 2017 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	5
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (Family Medicine) and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (Family Medicine)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Baptist Health

Baptist Medical Center South

Baptist Medical Center Beaches

BAPTIST PRIMARY CARE INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana EPO, Aetna National Advantage Program, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, Humana HMO, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, AvMed, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, AvMed HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, United POS, Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare, United Community Health Plan (select offices), Aetna Whole Health, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier and Eagle Plans, Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue), Sunshine State Health Plan (select offices), Centivo - Select and Non-Select, Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids (Select Offices Only), Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices, United HMO, Commercial, Sunshine Health CMS Health Plan, Choice Care PPO, Aetna Better Health - Healthy Kids (Select Offices Only), Prime Comp Network WC (select offices), United PPO, Other, Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS), Aetna Signature Administrator, UPMC Health Plan, Florida Blue - PPO (PPC), United Open Access, Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS and UMR Baptist Health Employees.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana EPO

Aetna National Advantage Program

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

Humana HMO

Railroad Medicare

First Health PPO

AvMed

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Managed Choice

AvMed HMO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Evolutions Healthcare Systems

United POS

Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare

United Community Health Plan (select offices)

Aetna Whole Health

Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network

Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier and Eagle Plans

Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue)

Sunshine State Health Plan (select offices)

Centivo - Select and Non-Select

Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids (Select Offices Only)

Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices

United HMO

Commercial

Sunshine Health CMS Health Plan

Choice Care PPO

Aetna Better Health - Healthy Kids (Select Offices Only)

Prime Comp Network WC (select offices)

United PPO

Other

Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS)

Aetna Signature Administrator

UPMC Health Plan

Florida Blue - PPO (PPC)

United Open Access

Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS

UMR Baptist Health Employees

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristie Driver, MPH, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$2,063 VRAYLAR $1,223	UBRELVY $546	QULIPTA $294
Amgen Inc.	$1,356 Repatha $568	Aimovig $462	Prolia $163	Otezla $104	TEZSPIRE $59
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,232 FARXIGA $609	BREZTRI $166	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $80	FASENRA $74	SYMBICORT $72	Other $231
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,009 TRULICITY $372	JARDIANCE $208	MOUNJARO $171	REYVOW $107	EMGALITY $104	Other $46
Novo Nordisk Inc	$851 Ozempic $205	RYBELSUS $176	Wegovy $100	Saxenda $98	NovoLog Mix 70/30 $40	Other $232
Other	$5,761 NURTEC ODT $444	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $360	AJOVY $339	JARDIANCE $280	XIFAXAN $272	Other $4,067

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,255
Education	$17

Biography

Dr. Kristie Driver is a specialist in family medicine. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Driver attended American University of Antigua College of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Driver's areas of expertise include the following: schooling, depression, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Driver seems to honor AvMed, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Her professional affiliations include Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, and Baptist Medical Center South.