Kristen Rinaldi, PA-C
Kristen Rinaldi is a Physician Assistant based in Hartford, CT with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristen Rinaldi, PA-C has been part of the Hartford medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Hartford area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1607dNPPES updated 2021-12-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
19 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105-2372
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.28%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
3.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
382
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
368
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
885
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $131k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
66 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Rinaldi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 27, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
19 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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450662
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Kristen Rinaldi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristen Rinaldi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hartford 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 Rinaldi
NPI records show Dr. Rinaldi as active with telehealth listed in Hartford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 522-2251.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristen Rinaldi
Practice Location
19 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105-2372
Mailing Address
19 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105-2372
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