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.

(970) 384-7579Glenwood Springs, CO
Telehealth Available
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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
1 of 27 Nurse Practitioner providers in COSee all Nurse Practitioner in Glenwood Springs7+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 2039dNPPES updated 2020-10-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4227

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

87.96/100

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 = better

86%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

120

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+32%)53%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+5%)23%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 21, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LG0600X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391306

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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