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Kristen L. Northern, FNP

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Kristen L. Northern, FNP

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LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenChildren (ages 3-11), Newborns (0-28 days), Geriatrics, Adults, Adolescents (ages 12-18), Children (3-11), Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Choice POS II
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - HMO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Select
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Humana Preferred
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Accepts New Patients
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Accepts New Patients
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Foster Care
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR+PLUS
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Select
Accepts New Patients
TriWest - VA-PCCC
Accepts New Patients
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, Baylor University (2010)
Certifications
  • Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Reviews (137) for Kristen L. Northern, FNP

Overall: 4.9*
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Sep 12, 2023
She was very nice and knowledgeable.
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Sep 11, 2023
Have known Kristen for a bit now. She is always friendly and professional.
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Sep 9, 2023
Kristen Northern has seen both my daughters since they were ity bity. Now my daughters are 17 and 14. My family absolutely adores Kristen Northern and all the other doctors and nursing staff at the clinic.
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Sep 9, 2023
Mrs Northern is amazing provider she is always going that extra step to make sure we are taking care. When sent a message for quickly to reply.
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Sep 1, 2023
Dr. Northern has great bedside manners. She makes you feel welcomed, like you are talking to a friend.
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Sep 1, 2023
NP Northern is very thorough and truly cares about the patients health.
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Aug 29, 2023
Super friendly, and takes great pride in her work
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Aug 25, 2023
I have always been well cared for and appreciate the caring about my health issues and about me.
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Aug 19, 2023
Love her being my doctor.
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Aug 17, 2023
Knowledgeable compassionate, easy to talk with, listens.
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Aug 17, 2023
She was very professional and knew my problem right away
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Aug 15, 2023
Everyone was so helpful. I have anxiety and the was the most kind and understanding doctor I've ever had.
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Aug 14, 2023
Pleasant, professional, took my prior experiences into consideration. Very helpful information exchange. Successful visit.
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Aug 10, 2023
She hears your concerns and tells you the options for treatment. She takes her time in evaluation of your existing conditions and is obviously looking out for the best interests of her patients.
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Aug 8, 2023
It was great!
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Aug 6, 2023
Kind and attentive. Listened to me
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Aug 1, 2023
She gives the attention and time needed to understand my issues
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Jul 28, 2023
I have gone to this clinic for years and have always got the best of care from all of the clinic.
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Jul 27, 2023
NP Kristen is great I feel comfortable with her she always makes me smile. She is easy to talk with about your problems and never makes me feel stupid or crazy about anything
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Jul 27, 2023
Very friendly, easy to meet with.
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Jul 25, 2023
NP Northern was friendly and sympathetic and helpful
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Jul 21, 2023
She was awesome!
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Jul 20, 2023
Kristin is such a great provider and I'm so thankful to get to be her patient! She is always willing to answer questions and creates an open and comfortable environment to discuss healthcare concerns without scrutiny.
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Jul 20, 2023
One of the best at this clinic
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Jul 18, 2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable, the best!
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Jul 18, 2023
Fantastic nurse practitioner!
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Jul 18, 2023
Very easy to talk to
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Jul 15, 2023
I had an amazing appointment with Kristen Northern. She was kind and compassionate and I felt very seen and heard. This is what healthcare should be, be so often isn't! A wonderful care provider-highly recommended!
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Jul 13, 2023
She was friendly and had some good recommendations for me
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Jul 12, 2023
Nice doctor very helpful
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Jul 7, 2023
Listens to symptoms knows what to do
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Jul 6, 2023
Kristen is always friendly and helpful.
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Jul 2, 2023
Very caring and took the time to look into things and explain.
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Jul 1, 2023
Friendly, caring
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Jul 1, 2023
Love her, she has an excellent bedside manner, her knowledge is vast and she explains everything in full detail. I've been her patient as long as she has been at Hillcrest Clinic.
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Jun 29, 2023
She is the best one there
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Jun 24, 2023
She is so sweet and caring, she explained things to me and what to expect in such a great way, she is amazing 10/10 would recommend her to anyone
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Jun 24, 2023
I love using Kristen as my care provider. She always listens to my concerns and responds in a satisfactory way. She is personable.
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Jun 18, 2023
Kristen was kind and listened to all of my concerns. I felt very comfortable with her
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Jun 14, 2023
She is so caring, down to earth, easy to talk to and she takes the time to listen
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Jun 13, 2023
Helpful and informative
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Jun 12, 2023
Informative and caring provider
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Jun 8, 2023
Kristen is the BEST! I do not feel rushed and I can talk to her about anything. She is a caring, compassionate great listener.
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Jun 7, 2023
Very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Answers questions and is thorough with explanations.
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Jun 6, 2023
Kristen listens and explains things without being mean or rude. She does not give into fears from me and gives me the info I need to understand what to look for as far as health issues.
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Jun 6, 2023
She's absolutely amazing
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Jun 2, 2023
She's the best
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Jun 1, 2023
Very personable. She is thorough, patient and listens to all concerns.
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Jun 1, 2023
She is amazing!!!!!!
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May 30, 2023
Very attentive
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May 29, 2023
Kristen listens to our needs and she is very careful when deciding to change treatment
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May 27, 2023
Knowledgeable, personable, she did a good job.
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May 23, 2023
Compassionate and knowledgeable my daughter likes her.
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May 22, 2023
She was absolutely wonderful!
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May 21, 2023
Easy to talk too. Listens
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May 20, 2023
Caring and competent
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May 19, 2023
They are always friendly and informative about your care.
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May 16, 2023
She was very patient and was happy to answer all of my questions
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May 15, 2023
Listens to you
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May 11, 2023
This is the best Dr. I've ever had. She was so sweet and down to earth. She has great bedside manners as well. Her nurse was also very very sweet.
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May 3, 2023
Friendly, professional and efficient
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May 1, 2023
Absolutely Amazing! Never have to wait long and she is very polite and very thoroughShe is very polite and also very Informative about my health and concerns that I have.
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Apr 27, 2023
Very efficient and well informed.
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Apr 25, 2023
Wow! She was amazing. She asked questions and was a great listener.
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Apr 22, 2023
Kristen makes me feel like a person not just a patient. She is very personable and easy to talk with. I'm always treated like she is listening to what my concerns might be and offers a way to help me or suggest a different way of approaching my problems
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Apr 21, 2023
Very pleasant office visit, people are a great help, very courteous, response to blood work is really fast , I thank you
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Apr 13, 2023
Kristen listens to her patients and provides advice & guidance from a place of partnership.
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Apr 11, 2023
She really listened to me and my concerns and helped me address them. Very professional and friendly.
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Apr 4, 2023
I was so lucky to find her when I did after a long time physician left practice. She is compassionate, empathetic and ALWAYS listens to what I have to say!
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