Kristen Darson, P.A.
NPI 1609147826 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Torrington, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Darson, P.A. is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Torrington, CT (NPI 1609147826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609147826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002707 (CT)
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
14 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
140 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 | 78 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $114 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 16 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 15 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 11 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$114 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 67 | 34 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 54 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 32 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 30 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 14 | — |
| Cephalexin | 13 | — |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$565 across 14 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
- 2012-01-19
- Last updated
- 2021-06-17
- Certified
- 2021-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Darson's NPI number?
- Kristen Darson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609147826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Darson's specialty?
- Kristen Darson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Darson located?
- Kristen Darson's practice location on file with NPPES is 245 Alvord Park Rd, Torrington, CT 06790-3493.
- What is Kristen Darson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Darson is (860) 482-8539.
- Does Kristen Darson accept Medicare?
- Kristen Darson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Darson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Darson's NPI (1609147826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.