Kristin M Astrom, DO
Kristin M Astrom is a Family Medicine specialist based in Sparks, NV with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristin M Astrom, DO specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Sparks, NV in group practice. She graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5070 Ion Dr, Sparks, NV 89436-1612
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.34%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
1.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
239
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
501
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,510
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $757k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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 (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ 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 (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
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 (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
81 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 Kristin M Astrom's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · May 7, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
4868 Sparks Blvd Ste 102, Sparks, NV 89436-8161
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Kristin M Astrom
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristin M Astrom for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sparks 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 Kristin M Astrom
Dr. Astrom is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sparks, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 770-7727.
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 Kristin M Astrom
Practice Location
5070 Ion Dr, Sparks, NV 89436-1612
Mailing Address
4868 Sparks Blvd Ste 102, Sparks, NV 89436-8161
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