Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Darson, P.A.

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Torrington, CT

  • NPI 1609147826
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 45.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
245 Alvord Park RD
Torrington, CT 067903493
(860) 482-8539
fax (860) 482-0258

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #002707

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609147826. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
207
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$13,879
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 76 50 $80
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 32 12 $1
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 30 30 $98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 22 $115
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 18 14 $39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 15 11 $70
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 14 11 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$565
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 7 $349.14
Endo USA, Inc. 5 $179.16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $22.11
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $14.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$565

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
219
Patients
129
Total drug cost
$2,121
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 58 26 $392
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 31 $217
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 34 29 $149
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 20 17 $162
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 0 $370
Ibuprofen Generic 19 0 $219
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 17 12 $440
Methylprednisolone Generic 15 14 $172

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kristen Darson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Darson practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Torrington, CT.
Where does Dr. Kristen Darson practice?
Dr. Kristen Darson practices at 245 Alvord Park RD, Torrington, CT 067903493. Office phone: 8604828539.
What is Dr. Kristen Darson's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Darson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609147826, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Darson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Darson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Darson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.