Kristin Austin, NP-C
NPI 1841742608 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristin Austin, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1841742608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841742608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5009065 (NC)
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
9 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
560 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 166 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $106 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 44 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $75 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 31 | $2 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 216 | 71 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 192 | 64 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 186 | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 173 | 50 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 134 | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 122 | 42 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$474 across 24 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
- 2016-10-27
- Last updated
- 2017-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristin Austin's NPI number?
- Kristin Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841742608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristin Austin's specialty?
- Kristin Austin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristin Austin located?
- Kristin Austin's practice location on file with NPPES is 281 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-3126.
- What is Kristin Austin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristin Austin is (828) 245-6400.
- Does Kristin Austin accept Medicare?
- Kristin Austin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristin Austin's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristin Austin's NPI (1841742608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.