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KRISTEN BENTLEY JONES APRN
NPI 1255848917
Nurse Practitioner in Prestonsburg, KY

Active since January 03, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 2127, PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653(606) 889-6255(606) 889-6256 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Mar 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kristen Bentley Jones Aprn NPPES

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

KRISTEN BENTLEY JONES APRN (NPI 1255848917) is an individual nurse practitioner in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3011852) and active in the NPI registry since January 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255848917
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTEN BENTLEY JONESCredential: APRN
Location Address5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 2127Prestonsburg, KY 41653-9113
Mailing Address5000 Ky Route 321 Ste 2127Prestonsburg, KY 41653-9113 · (606) 889-6255 · Fax (606) 889-6256
Phone(606) 889-6255
Fax(606) 889-6256
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1255848917 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 3011852
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 3011852 (KY)
5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 2127, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1410 Little Lick FrkEast Point, KY 41216-9049 · Phone (606) 687-0328
Location 25000 Ky Route 321 Ste 4139Prestonsburg, KY 41653-9113 · Phone (606) 889-6255 · Fax (606) 889-6256

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100528680KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Kristen Bentley Jones Aprn 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 ID4880956770
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180312001468
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 Kristen Jones reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arh Tug Valley Health Services, Inc.
Same address
Multi-Specialty
5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 1001
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 242 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700445319 (606) 889-6390
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc
0.2 mi
Rural Health
4851 KENTUCKY HIGHWAY 321
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 419 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144814757 (606) 886-3831

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 5

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.

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.
122 services102 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
72 services70 patients
Injection into tendon or ligament 20550
An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.
25 services25 patients
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle 20551
This procedure involves injecting medicine into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. The injection may contain a local anesthetic or a corticosteroid to reduce swelling. It's a common treatment for various orthopedic conditions.
17 services13 patients
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.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Whitesburg Arh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Whitesburg, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180002
Location240 Hospital RoadWhitesburg, KY 41858 · Letcher County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Prestonsburg, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number180005
Location5000 Kentucky Route 321Prestonsburg, KY 41653 · Floyd County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

King's Daughters' Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ashland, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180009
Location2201 Lexington AvenueAshland, KY 41101 · Boyd County
Emergency services

Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Paintsville, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number180078
Location625 James S Trimble BoulevardPaintsville, KY 41240 · Johnson County
Emergency services

Arh Our Lady Of The Way

Critical Access Hospitals · Martin, KY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number181305
Location11203 Main StreetMartin, KY 41649 · Floyd County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41653 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers42 claims42 services$28.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier23 claims23 services$11.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

BRUCE L KINNEY
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 2127
PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653
Floyd County (606) 478-4287
BETHANY ANN BOYD APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 2127
PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653
Floyd County (068) 889-6255
ROBERT NATHAN ROYALTY MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 2127
PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653
Floyd County (606) 889-6255
CATHERINE ELIZABETH STACKS MD
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
5000 KY ROUTE 321 STE 2127
PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653
Floyd County (606) 889-6255

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 Kristen Jones's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Jones is 1255848917. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2018.

Where is Kristen Jones located?

Kristen Jones practices at 5000 Ky Route 321 Ste 2127, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. The listed phone number is (606) 889-6255.

What is Kristen Jones's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Kristen Jones enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Jones 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 Kristen Jones's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristen Jones reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Arh Tug Valley Health Services, Inc. (Prestonsburg, KY) and Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc (Prestonsburg, KY). 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 Kristen Jones's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristen Jones accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Kristen Jones 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.

Is Kristen Jones affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Jones is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center, King's Daughters' Medical Center, Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center and Arh Our Lady Of The Way.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Jones was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.