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KRISTINA ANN BETTERS MD
NPI 1578852182
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since April 04, 2011PECOS Enrolled
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2020, Aug 16, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kristina Ann Betters Md NPPES

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

KRISTINA ANN BETTERS MD (NPI 1578852182) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD55819) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578852182
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameKRISTINA ANN BETTERSCredential: MD
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-1060
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 936-2000
Phone(615) 322-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1578852182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD55819
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD55819 (TN), 71758 (GA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kristina Ann Betters Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kristina Betters reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000

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

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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Kristina Betters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristina Betters is 1578852182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2011.

Where is Kristina Betters located?

Kristina Betters practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Kristina Betters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Kristina Betters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristina Betters is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kristina Betters's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristina Betters reassigns Medicare benefits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN). The 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 Kristina Betters's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristina Betters accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Kristina Betters 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 Kristina Betters was last updated on March 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.