Kristen Strong, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kristen Strong is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Inver Grove Heights, MN with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(651) 234-2949Inver Grove Heights, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kristen Strong, APRN practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Inver Grove Heights, MN. She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 444 Nurse Practitioner providers in MNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Inver Grove Heights12+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 4126dNPPES updated 2015-02-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7841 Amana Trl, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077-2609

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.27%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota

1.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

196

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,103

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $88k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)34%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.49 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Virtual Nursing Care With Kristen Strong

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kristen Strong for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Inver Grove Heights 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 Strong

Dr. Strong is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Inver Grove Heights, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 234-2949.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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