Kristin Johnston
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Kristin Johnston is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner based in Glenwood Springs, CO with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CO can see Kristin Johnston in person in Glenwood Springs or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2020 — over 7 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.96/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202387.96/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
120
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
45
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
93
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $167k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — 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 (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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.
Board certified · Oct 21, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LG0600X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391306
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Kristin Johnston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristin Johnston for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Glenwood Springs 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 Johnston
NPI records show Dr. Johnston as active with telehealth listed in Glenwood Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 384-7579.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristin Johnston
Practice Location
1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4227
Mailing Address
1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4227
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