Kristin Watson, MD
NPI 1891289492 · Family Medicine Physician · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristin Watson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1891289492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891289492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4351043818 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,786 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 444 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 397 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 276 | $84 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 247 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 227 | $120 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 205 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 638 | 148 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 311 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 295 | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 285 | 62 |
| Lisinopril | 263 | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 213 | 59 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-18
- Last updated
- 2022-09-06
- Certified
- 2022-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristin Watson's NPI number?
- Kristin Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891289492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristin Watson's specialty?
- Kristin Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kristin Watson located?
- Kristin Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5740.
- What is Kristin Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristin Watson is (515) 663-8621.
- Does Kristin Watson accept Medicare?
- Kristin Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristin Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristin Watson's NPI (1891289492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.