MS. KRISTEN ERIKA VAN AKEN NP
NPI 1992189294
Nurse Practitioner - Family in La Mesa, CA

Active since July 16, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
7862 EL CAJON BLVD, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 644-6401(619) 644-6490 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ms. Kristen Erika Van Aken Np NPPES

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

MS. KRISTEN ERIKA VAN AKEN NP (NPI 1992189294) is an individual family provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (95002701) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992189294
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KRISTEN ERIKA VAN AKENCredential: NP
Location Address7862 EL CAJON BLVDLa Mesa, CA 91942-6712
Mailing Address5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 204San Diego, CA 92108-3118 · (858) 514-3700 · Fax (858) 560-9520
Fax(619) 644-6490
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2018
NPI 1992189294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in CA · 95002701
7862 EL CAJON BLVD, La Mesa, CA 91942

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kristen Erika O'brien Np

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Kristen Erika Van Aken Np 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 ID345509535
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180116001035
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 8

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
365 services82 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.
144 services106 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
123 services96 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
68 services60 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103
A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.
30 services23 patients
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths 11900
This procedure involves injecting medication into 1-7 skin growths. The medication helps to reduce the size of the growths or completely eliminate them. It's a simple, quick, and usually painless process performed by a medical professional.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

73.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.69

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.

Clinic/Center (Occupational Medicine)
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
Occupational Therapist
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
Optometrist (Vision Therapy)
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
Dermatology
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
Behavior Technician
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
Speech-Language Pathologist
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
Physical Therapist
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
Behavior Technician
7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942

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 Van Aken's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Van Aken is 1992189294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2015. The provider is also known as Kristen Erika O'brien Np.

Where is Kristen Van Aken located?

Kristen Van Aken practices at 7862 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 644-6401.

What is Kristen Van Aken's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Kristen Van Aken enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Van Aken 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Van Aken was last updated on January 10, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.