Kristina Zarkua, M.D.
Kristina Zarkua is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Pennington, NJ with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Kristina Zarkua, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Pennington, NJ in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1061dNPPES updated 2023-06-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2 Capital Way Ste 220, Pennington, NJ 08534-2523
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in New Jersey on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.78/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.59%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
8.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
81
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
38
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
128
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $63k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$769 received from industry
42 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 Kristina Zarkua's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 26, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Kristina Zarkua
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristina Zarkua for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pennington 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 Zarkua
Dr. Zarkua is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pennington, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 303-0747.
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 Zarkua
Practice Location
2 Capital Way Ste 220, Pennington, NJ 08534-2523
Mailing Address
2 Capital Way Ste 220, Pennington, NJ 08534-2523
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