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DR. CRISTA C WELLS DNP
NPI 1023531571
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Blue Hill, ME

Active since July 17, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
65 WATER ST, BLUE HILL, ME 04614(207) 374-2311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Sep 22, 2026, Oct 23, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Crista C Wells Dnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CRISTA C WELLS DNP (NPI 1023531571) is an individual adult health provider in Blue Hill, Maine, licensed in Connecticut (7283) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Gales Ferry, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023531571
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRISTA C WELLSCredential: DNP
Location Address65 WATER STBlue Hill, ME 04614-5231
Mailing AddressPo Box 40409Belfast, ME 04915-1255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1023531571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CT · 7283✔ Licensed in ME · CNP251158
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 61888 (CT)
65 WATER ST, Blue Hill, ME 04614

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Crista C Prates Dnp

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11666 Route 12 Ste 13AGales Ferry, CT 06335-1541 · Phone (860) 245-9689 · Fax (888) 637-9906

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Crista C Wells Dnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618235920
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250906000147
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Crista Wells reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
112 MANSFIELD AVE
Willimantic, CT 06226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 302 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
28 VALLEY RD STE 148
Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
196 services127 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
24 services24 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
18 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
15 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04614 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.58 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $20.64 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.60 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $23.65 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.28
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.59

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
65 WATER ST, SUSSMAN OFFICE BUILDING
BLUE HILL, ME 04614
Family Medicine
65 WATER ST
BLUE HILL, ME 04614

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Crista Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Crista Wells is 1023531571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2017. The provider is also known as Dr. Crista C Prates Dnp.

Where is Crista Wells located?

Crista Wells practices at 65 Water St, Blue Hill, ME 04614. The listed phone number is (207) 374-2311.

What is Crista Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Crista Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Crista Wells is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Crista Wells's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Crista Wells reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Windham Community Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Willimantic, CT) and Harmony Medical Services Of New Jersey LLC (Montclair, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Crista Wells's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Crista Wells accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Crista Wells as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Crista Wells was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.