Kristy L Ammons, APRN
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Kristy L Ammons is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Paragould, AR with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristy L Ammons, APRN has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 4+ years, working in independent practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, schizophrenia, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1484dNPPES updated 2022-05-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.4%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.6 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
77
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
200
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,680
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $491k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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, Schizophrenia, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$29 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Kristy L Ammons's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 30, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144031
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kristy L Ammons
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristy L Ammons for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Paragould 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 Kristy L Ammons
NPI records show Dr. Ammons as active with telehealth listed in Paragould, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (870) 604-4455.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristy L Ammons
Practice Location
1707 Linwood Dr Ste G, Paragould, AR 72450-5365
Mailing Address
1707 Linwood Dr Ste G, Paragould, AR 72450-5365
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