Kristi Ashley Valdez, NP
Kristi Ashley Valdez is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Bakersfield, CA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Kristi Ashley Valdez, NP in person in Bakersfield or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1123dNPPES updated 2023-04-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2620 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2015
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.31%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
209
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
649
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $118k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$161 received from industry
8 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 Ashley Valdez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 25, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200050
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Kristi Ashley Valdez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristi Ashley Valdez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Bakersfield 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 Ashley Valdez
Dr. Valdez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 863-2200.
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 Ashley Valdez
Practice Location
2620 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2015
Mailing Address
2620 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2015
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