DR. KRISTEN MICHELLE PARAL M.D.
NPI 1508177668
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Durham, NC

Q: What is Kristen Paral's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Paral is 1508177668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2010. The provider is also known as Kristen Michelle Aquino.

Q: What is Kristen Paral's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Paral was last updated on April 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since June 23, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-8815(919) 681-8868 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 18, 2024, Feb 19, 2019, Nov 8, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Kristen Michelle Paral M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KRISTEN MICHELLE PARAL M.D. (NPI 1508177668) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in Illinois (036.132414) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois Medical College (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508177668

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207ZD0900X

Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTEN MICHELLE PARALCredential: M.D.

Location Address40 DUKE MEDICINE CIRDurham, NC 27710-4000

Mailing Address28100 N Ashley Cir, Ste 105Libertyville, IL 60048-9478 · (800) 782-6945 · Fax (919) 620-4921

Phone(919) 684-8815

Fax(919) 681-8868

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSIllinois Medical CollegeGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1508177668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZD0900X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.132414

Definition

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X · License 2016-01922 (NC), 125058109 (IL), 01093188A (IN)

40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, Durham, NC 27710

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kristen Michelle Aquino

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kristen Michelle Paral M.d. 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 ID9830479641

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180328000442

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.

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

1,893 services1,001 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304

A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.

73 services66 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342

This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.

52 services44 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341

Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.

42 services21 patients

Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312

This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.

18 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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