Provider Profile
Kristen M. Bushnell, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Kristen Bushnell
Kristen M. Bushnell, PA-C is a physician assistant based in Albuquerque, NM. Kristen is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical. According to Medicare claims data, Kristen cared for 308 Medicare patients across 359 services. The services billed most often include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982818860.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (505) 291-5330
- Email not available
Practice Locations
PMG AT 8300 CONSTITUTION - GENERAL SURGERY 8300 CONSTITUTION AVE NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
359 services · 308 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
61 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
35 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
29 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
21 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study | Procedure | 49424 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
17 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
56 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
37 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Review by radiologist of abscess or sinus cavity study | Imaging | 76080 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 3
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Also at this address 2
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Other physician assistants in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 3
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kristen M. Bushnell's specialty?
Kristen M. Bushnell is a physician assistant in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kristen M. Bushnell?
Kristen M. Bushnell is listed at Pmg at 8300 Constitution - General Surgery 8300 Constitution Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kristen M. Bushnell?
The number on file is (505) 291-5330. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kristen M. Bushnell's NPI number?
Kristen M. Bushnell's National Provider Identifier is 1982818860. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Kristen M. Bushnell's education?
Kristen M. Bushnell attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kristen M. Bushnell been practicing?
Kristen M. Bushnell has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristen M. Bushnell known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristen M. Bushnell performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, insertion of central venous tube with port and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kristen M. Bushnell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristen M. Bushnell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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