Kristen Gruss, PA-C
NPI 1275031809 · Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Gruss, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1275031809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275031809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MPA.5045 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
8 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
768 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 128 | $13 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 114 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 92 | $72 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 139 | 59 |
| Testosterone | 77 | 26 |
| Finasteride | 63 | 21 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 61 | 19 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 49 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 18 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$301 across 6 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
- 2018-01-29
- Last updated
- 2025-05-06
- Certified
- 2025-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Gruss's NPI number?
- Kristen Gruss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275031809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Gruss's specialty?
- Kristen Gruss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Gruss located?
- Kristen Gruss's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 Rutledge Ave Fl 5, Charleston, SC 29425-2595.
- What is Kristen Gruss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Gruss is (843) 792-7888.
- Does Kristen Gruss accept Medicare?
- Kristen Gruss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Gruss's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Gruss's NPI (1275031809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.