Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Northern, RN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Waco, TX

  • NPI 1073812541
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1001 Hewitt Dr
Waco, TX 767128486
(254) 202-7800
Mailing address
Po Box 848476
Dallas, TX 752848476

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 7, 2021
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #AP119284 · Texas #701980

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073812541. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
812
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$31,429
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 188 122 $73
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 87 64 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 81 56 $10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 64 50 $104
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 61 51 $13
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 46 39 $6
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 46 39 $5
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 45 40 $16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 44 44 $105
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 33 23 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Waco Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$397
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Shield Therapeutics INC 1 $87.01
Abbvie INC. 4 $67.20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $49.49
Pfizer INC. 2 $39.73
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $29.00
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $20.11
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $16.20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $16.16
Dexcom, INC. 1 $15.77
Amgen INC. 1 $14.48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $14.46
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $13.90
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $13.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$397

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
721
Patients
176
Total drug cost
$10,811
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 104 29 $1,604
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 90 26 $1,517
Alendronate Sodium Generic 89 24 $1,300
Lisinopril Generic 64 22 $462
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 50 16 $532
Losartan Potassium Generic 50 13 $585
Gabapentin Generic 40 13 $905
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 35 0 $565
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 35 11 $104
Potassium Chloride Generic 29 11 $853

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kristen Northern's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Northern practices Nurse Practitioner in Waco, TX.
Where does Dr. Kristen Northern practice?
Dr. Kristen Northern practices at 1001 Hewitt Dr, Waco, TX 767128486. Office phone: 2542027800.
What is Dr. Kristen Northern's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Northern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073812541, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Northern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Northern accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Northern commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.