Kristina D Barber, NP
Kristina D Barber is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Ruston, LA with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristina D Barber, NP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Ruston, LA in group practice. She has been practicing since 2021 — over 6 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1936dNPPES updated 2021-02-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1809 Northpointe Ln Ste 102, Ruston, LA 71270-3852
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202378.34/100
Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better63.36%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+58.3 pts)
63.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
159
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
248
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,037
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$232 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kristina D Barber's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 1, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270-5941
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Kristina D Barber
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristina D Barber for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Ruston 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 Kristina D Barber
NPI records show Dr. Barber as active with telehealth listed in Ruston, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 255-3762.
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 Kristina D Barber
Practice Location
1809 Northpointe Ln Ste 102, Ruston, LA 71270-3852
Mailing Address
1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270-5941
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