Kristen Best-Friesz, FNP-C
NPI 1427610658 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Scheneckedy, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Best-Friesz, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Scheneckedy, NY (NPI 1427610658).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427610658
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8284 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
6 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
374 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $53 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 19 | $44 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 378 | 131 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 291 | 71 |
| Prednisone | 187 | 106 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 184 | 43 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 138 | 34 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 102 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,968 across 78 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
- 2019-07-09
- Last updated
- 2020-12-04
- Certified
- 2020-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Best-Friesz's NPI number?
- Kristen Best-Friesz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427610658, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Best-Friesz's specialty?
- Kristen Best-Friesz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Best-Friesz located?
- Kristen Best-Friesz's practice location on file with NPPES is 124 Rosa Rd, Scheneckedy, NY 12308.
- What is Kristen Best-Friesz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Best-Friesz is (518) 386-3691.
- Does Kristen Best-Friesz accept Medicare?
- Kristen Best-Friesz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Best-Friesz's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Best-Friesz's NPI (1427610658) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.