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
- Primary practice
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315 19Th St Se Bldg 100
Hickory, NC 286024230
(828) 325-9849
fax (828) 325-9879 - Mailing address
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1072 X Ray Dr
Gastonia, NC 280547488
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$29
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 1 | $29.42 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.