Quick answers
- Does Kristen M. Hawthorne accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. Hawthorne accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristen M. Hawthorne see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 734 Original Medicare patients and 2,525 services for Kristen M. Hawthorne. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen M. Hawthorne's NPI number?
- 1003019092. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kristen M. Hawthorne, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 734 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,525 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)492 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)378 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)215 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)174 services
- Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (76514)170 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Depression21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen M. Hawthorne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2610 S Ih, Suite 35Austin, TX 78704 (512) 443‑9715
- 5625 Eiger Rd, Suite 100Austin, TX 78735 (512) 443‑9715
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen M. Hawthorne as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Howerton Eye Clinic, PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Howerton Eye Clinic, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003019092 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians