Kristie L Tapper, APRN
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Kristie L Tapper is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Colchester, CT with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristie L Tapper, APRN practices as part of a group adult health nurse practitioner practice in Colchester, CT. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.56/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
163 Broadway St, Colchester, CT 06415-1022
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.56/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.21%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
1.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
137
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
339
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,155
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $180k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
15 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Mailing address
112 Lafayette Street, Norwich, CT 02169
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450654
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Health Care With Kristie L Tapper
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristie L Tapper for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Colchester 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 Kristie L Tapper
NPI records show Dr. Tapper as active with telehealth listed in Colchester, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 537-4601.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristie L Tapper
Practice Location
163 Broadway St, Colchester, CT 06415-1022
Mailing Address
112 Lafayette Street, Norwich, CT 02169
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