Kristi Valdez, NP
NPI 1497284541 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristi Valdez, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1497284541).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497284541
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95006650 (CA)
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
9 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
619 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 | 402 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $56 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 56 | $56 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 47 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$82 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 163 | 50 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 122 | 47 |
| Dexamethasone | 93 | 35 |
| Famotidine | 70 | 23 |
| Letrozole | 48 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 12 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 31 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 8 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
- 2017-06-11
- Last updated
- 2023-04-26
- Certified
- 2023-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristi Valdez's NPI number?
- Kristi Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497284541, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristi Valdez's specialty?
- Kristi Valdez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristi Valdez located?
- Kristi Valdez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2620 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2015.
- What is Kristi Valdez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristi Valdez is (661) 863-2200.
- Does Kristi Valdez accept Medicare?
- Kristi Valdez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristi Valdez's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristi Valdez's NPI (1497284541) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.