Kristin Kucera Marcum, M.D.
Kristin Kucera Marcum is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Houston, TX with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristin Kucera Marcum, M.D. specializes in otolaryngology, serving patients in Houston, TX in group practice. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 19 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.14/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 94% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2174dNPPES updated 2020-06-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 94% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202397.14/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Top 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.16%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
411
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
321
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,009
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $71k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$611 received from industry
9 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 Kucera Marcum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 9, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Kristin Kucera Marcum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristin Kucera Marcum for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Houston 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 Kucera Marcum
Dr. Marcum is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 795-5343.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristin Kucera Marcum
Practice Location
4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77025-1003
Mailing Address
4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77025-1003
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