Kirstin Pickens, PA
NPI 1740265560 · Physician Assistant · Bedford, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kirstin Pickens, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Bedford, TX (NPI 1740265560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740265560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA04422 (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
20 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
815 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 161 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 152 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $108 |
| Shaving of Part of Shoulder Bone and Repair of Ligament Using an Endoscope29826 | 75 | $22 |
| Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff Using an Endoscope29827 | 75 | $141 |
| Removal of Extensive Shoulder Joint Tissue Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 2 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
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kirstin Pickens's NPI number?
- Kirstin Pickens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740265560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kirstin Pickens's specialty?
- Kirstin Pickens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kirstin Pickens located?
- Kirstin Pickens's practice location on file with NPPES is 2425 Highway 121, Bedford, TX 76021-5013.
- What is Kirstin Pickens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kirstin Pickens is (817) 540-4477.
- Does Kirstin Pickens accept Medicare?
- Kirstin Pickens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kirstin Pickens's NPI active?
- Yes — Kirstin Pickens's NPI (1740265560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.