Kristen Garrison, PA
NPI 1679873657 · Physician Assistant · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Garrison, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1679873657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679873657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA09679 (TX)
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
15 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
647 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 | 246 | $104 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 108 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $74 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 42 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 37 | $105 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 124 | 34 |
| Meloxicam | 98 | 29 |
| Azithromycin | 79 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 69 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 57 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 55 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,407 across 87 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
- 2010-10-25
- Last updated
- 2026-03-27
- Certified
- 2026-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Garrison's NPI number?
- Kristen Garrison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679873657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Garrison's specialty?
- Kristen Garrison is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Garrison located?
- Kristen Garrison's practice location on file with NPPES is 4903 82nd St Ste 10, Lubbock, TX 79424-3123.
- What is Kristen Garrison's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Garrison is (806) 794-6886.
- Does Kristen Garrison accept Medicare?
- Kristen Garrison is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Garrison's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Garrison's NPI (1679873657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.