Quick answers
- Does Kristen L. Emptage accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen L. Emptage accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristen L. Emptage see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 478 services for Kristen L. Emptage. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen L. Emptage's NPI number?
- 1821270661. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kristen L. Emptage, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 478 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)125 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)63 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)59 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)54 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)50 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis34%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen L. Emptage is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5625 Eiger Rd, 160 Premier Family PhysiciansAustin, TX 78735 (512) 892‑7076
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen L. Emptage as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Austin Family Practice Clinic, PLLC63 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Austin Family Practice Clinic, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821270661 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians