Kristen Northern, RN, FNP-BC
NPI 1073812541 · Nurse Practitioner · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Northern, RN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1073812541).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073812541
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 701980 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
754 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 142 | $74 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 94 | $10 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 81 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $104 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 63 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 109 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 104 | 28 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 92 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 88 | 23 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 53 | 19 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$397 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-22
- Last updated
- 2021-01-07
- Certified
- 2021-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Northern's NPI number?
- Kristen Northern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073812541, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Northern's specialty?
- Kristen Northern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Northern located?
- Kristen Northern's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Hewitt Dr, Waco, TX 76712-8486.
- What is Kristen Northern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Northern is (254) 202-7800.
- Does Kristen Northern accept Medicare?
- Kristen Northern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Northern's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Northern's NPI (1073812541) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.