Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristin Watson, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Ames, IA

  • NPI 1891289492
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1018 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 500105740
(515) 663-8621
Mailing address
1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 500105469

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 6, 2022
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Iowa #49579 · Michigan #4351043818 · Michigan #4301114939

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891289492. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,333
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$175,148
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 579 263 $119
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 387 236 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 313 188 $84
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 232 204 $10
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 221 221 $120
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 202 183 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 198 99 $10
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 167 167 $17
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 149 126 $8
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 125 23 $58

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Ames Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,736
Patients
740
Total drug cost
$29,451
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 526 147 $6,012
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 244 67 $1,696
Lisinopril Generic 210 55 $1,711
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 208 55 $2,887
Losartan Potassium Generic 208 62 $2,578
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 192 54 $621
Metformin Hcl Generic 175 47 $1,752
Omeprazole Generic 162 44 $2,239
Simvastatin Generic 153 46 $1,147
Gabapentin Generic 147 30 $2,682

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kristin Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristin Watson practices Family Medicine Physician in Ames, IA.
Where does Dr. Kristin Watson practice?
Dr. Kristin Watson practices at 1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105740. Office phone: 5156638621.
What is Dr. Kristin Watson's NPI?
Dr. Kristin Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891289492, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristin Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristin Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristin Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.