DR. KRISTIN LYNCH GRIMES DO
NPI 1558603563
Internal Medicine in Baker, LA

Active since March 18, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
6516 E MYRTLE AVE, BAKER, LA 70714(225) 774-7320(225) 774-5432 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 11, 2021, Jun 11, 2020, Jan 10, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kristin Lynch Grimes Do NPPES

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

DR. KRISTIN LYNCH GRIMES DO (NPI 1558603563) is an individual internal medicine provider in Baker, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (301033) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Baton Rouge, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558603563
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTIN LYNCH GRIMESCredential: DO
Location Address6516 E MYRTLE AVEBaker, LA 70714-4348
Mailing Address6516 E Myrtle AveBaker, LA 70714-4348 · (225) 774-7320 · Fax (225) 774-5432
Fax(225) 774-5432
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1558603563 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 301033
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
6516 E MYRTLE AVE, Baker, LA 70714

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kristin D Lynch Do

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111424 Sullivan Rd Ste CBaton Rouge, LA 70818-3615 · Phone (225) 774-7320 · Fax (225) 261-7258

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2329146LA

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. Kristin Lynch Grimes Do 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 ID2668773375
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180221000734
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 Kristin Grimes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
3054 EVANGELINE ST
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
Rural Health
2781 S COLUMBIA ST, SUITE A
Bogalusa, LA 70427
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Dr Ks Family Medicine
  • 5 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70714 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

85.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.96

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Internal Medicine
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714
Internal Medicine
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714
Physician Assistant
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714
Physician Assistant
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714
Social Worker
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714
Nurse Practitioner
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714
Internal Medicine
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714
Physician Assistant
6516 E MYRTLE AVE
BAKER, LA 70714

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 Kristin Grimes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristin Grimes is 1558603563. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2013. The provider is also known as Kristin D Lynch Do.

Where is Kristin Grimes located?

Kristin Grimes practices at 6516 E Myrtle Ave, Baker, LA 70714. The listed phone number is (225) 774-7320.

What is Kristin Grimes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kristin Grimes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristin Grimes 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 Kristin Grimes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristin Grimes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Louisiana Center For Health And Wellness LLC (Baton Rouge, LA) and Dr. K's Family Medicine (Bogalusa, LA). 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 Kristin Grimes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristin Grimes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 4 other insurers list Kristin Grimes 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 Kristin Grimes was last updated on February 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.