Lynell W. Klassen, MD
NPI 1710936877ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Rheumatology· Omaha, NE
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology (MD) in Omaha, Nebraska, trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 1973). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $57,696 for 192 claims, against $9,948 paid for services in 2024. Astrazeneca Uk Limited was the largest of 2 companies reporting payments in 2025, $21,619 in all, mostly consulting fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1710936877 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | May 8, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jan 3, 2013 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Primary | 207RR0500X | 16163 | NE |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Rheumatology (NE) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 129 across 7 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $9,948 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 192 · 354 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 88 |
| Total drug cost | $57,696 |
| Generic share | 97% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1973 |
| Medicare specialty | Rheumatology |
Medical group
- Unmc PhysiciansBellevue, NE · 1,518 clinicians
Hospital affiliation
- The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$21,619 · 17 payments from 2 companies
- 2024$13,800 · 11 payments from 1 company
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Astrazeneca Uk Limited | $21,600 | 16 |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | $18.54 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Consulting Fee$21,600 · 16 payments
- Food and Beverage$18.54 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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