Kristi L Hufford, FNP
Kristi L Hufford, FNP practices as part of a group nurse practitioner practice in El Dorado Hills, CA. She has been in practice for 32+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2861dNPPES updated 2018-07-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3919 Park Dr Ste 80, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.06%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
13.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
173
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
291
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $22k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$213 received from industry
11 transactions 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 Kristi L Hufford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
4341 Vega Loop, Shingle Springs, CA 95682-5023
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Kristi L Hufford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristi L Hufford for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to El Dorado Hills 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 Kristi L Hufford
NPI records show Dr. Hufford as active with telehealth listed in El Dorado Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 972-5547.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristi L Hufford
Practice Location
3919 Park Dr Ste 80, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Mailing Address
4341 Vega Loop, Shingle Springs, CA 95682-5023
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