Kristen Merrily Gehring
Kristen Merrily Gehring is a Physician Assistant based in Salem, OR with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristen Merrily Gehring has been part of the Salem medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 20+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Salem area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.76/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1712dNPPES updated 2021-09-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202387.76/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better51.6%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
95
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
381
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,873
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $901k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Diabetes, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kristen Merrily Gehring's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 14, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
700 Bellevue St Se Ste 290, Salem, OR 97301
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Kristen Merrily Gehring
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristen Merrily Gehring for diabetes check-ins, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Salem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kristen Merrily Gehring
Dr. Gehring is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 399-8105.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristen Merrily Gehring
Practice Location
700 Bellevue St Se Ste 290, Salem, OR 97301-3850
Mailing Address
700 Bellevue St Se Ste 290, Salem, OR 97301
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