Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Bush, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1578979936
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
315 19Th St Se Bldg 100
Hickory, NC 286024230
(828) 325-9849
fax (828) 325-9879
Mailing address
1072 X Ray Dr
Gastonia, NC 280547488

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #0010-05741

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578979936. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,167
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$286,847
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q4186 Epifix, per square centimeter 1,563 49 $148
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 154 118 $45
15275 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less 111 37 $127
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 105 105 $134
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 96 72 $73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 47 47 $103
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 45 30 $80
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less 32 12 $123
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in this city , average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$29
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 1 $29.42

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$29

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
95
Patients
92
Total drug cost
$1,220
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 48 45 $98
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 19 19 $230
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 17 17 $58
Fluorouracil Generic 11 11 $833

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kristen Bush's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Bush practices Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Kristen Bush practice?
Dr. Kristen Bush practices at 315 19Th St Se Bldg 100, Hickory, NC 286024230. Office phone: 8283259849.
What is Dr. Kristen Bush's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Bush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578979936, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Bush accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Bush accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Bush commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Epifix, per square centimeter (HCPCS Q4186); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 15275). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.