Kristen Bruening, PA-C
NPI 1609103415 · Physician Assistant · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Bruening, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1609103415).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609103415
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1451 (NE)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
386 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 | 144 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 108 | $65 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 32 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 32 | $65 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 98 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 91 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 67 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 51 | 13 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 51 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$233 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 600 N Cotner BlvdSuite 101Lincoln, NE 68505-2343Phone: (402) 466-3355
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-11-16
- Last updated
- 2020-03-04
- Certified
- 2020-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Bruening's NPI number?
- Kristen Bruening's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609103415, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Bruening's specialty?
- Kristen Bruening is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Bruening located?
- Kristen Bruening's practice location on file with NPPES is 8550 Cuthills Cir, Lincoln, NE 68526-9474.
- What is Kristen Bruening's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Bruening is (402) 466-3355.
- Does Kristen Bruening accept Medicare?
- Kristen Bruening is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Bruening's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Bruening's NPI (1609103415) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.