Quick answers
- Does Kristine Hitchens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine Hitchens 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.
- What is Kristine Hitchens's NPI number?
- 1013458678. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristine Hitchens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 102 E Cecil Ave, Suite DNorth East, MD 21901 (443) 945‑9663
- 296 N Saint Augustine RdChesapeake City, MD 21915
- 304 N Saint Augustine RdChesapeake City, MD 21915 (443) 945‑9663
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in North East
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North East, MD — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013458678 |
| 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
- 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