Kristen Zima, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1992581458 · Medical Physician Assistant · Shallotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Zima, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Shallotte, NC (NPI 1992581458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992581458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
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
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
776 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 178 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 126 | $133 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 102 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 101 | $102 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 77 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 83 | 80 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 54 | 53 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 49 | 49 |
| Cephalexin | 37 | 36 |
| Azithromycin | 33 | 33 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 27 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,100 across 41 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
- 2023-08-31
- Last updated
- 2023-08-31
- Certified
- 2023-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Zima's NPI number?
- Kristen Zima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992581458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Zima's specialty?
- Kristen Zima is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Zima located?
- Kristen Zima's practice location on file with NPPES is 4612 Main St, Shallotte, NC 28470-4452.
- What is Kristen Zima's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Zima is (910) 444-2970.
- Does Kristen Zima accept Medicare?
- Kristen Zima is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Zima's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Zima's NPI (1992581458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.