Kristen Shires, APRN
NPI 1730885765 · Nurse Practitioner · Norwich, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Shires, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Norwich, CT (NPI 1730885765).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730885765
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11528 (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
3 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
805 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 | 235 | $111 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 114 | $71 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 92 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 87 | $113 |
| Administration of a Standardized, Evidence-Based Social Determinants of Health Risk Assessment Tool, 5-15 MinutesG0136 | 70 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 217 | 89 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 170 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 152 | 57 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 137 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 119 | 43 |
| Lorazepam | 102 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,691 across 79 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
- 2023-02-01
- Last updated
- 2026-03-03
- Certified
- 2026-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Shires's NPI number?
- Kristen Shires's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730885765, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Shires's specialty?
- Kristen Shires is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Shires located?
- Kristen Shires's practice location on file with NPPES is 86 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360.
- What is Kristen Shires's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Shires is (860) 889-6967.
- Does Kristen Shires accept Medicare?
- Kristen Shires is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Shires's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Shires's NPI (1730885765) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.