Quick answers
- Does Kristen R. Darden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen R. Darden 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 R. Darden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,175 Original Medicare patients and 6,665 services for Kristen R. Darden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen R. Darden's NPI number?
- 1043505514. 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 R. Darden, 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 | 1,175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,665 |
| Different services or procedures | 167 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)4,895 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)241 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)132 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)97 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)86 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 blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Kristen R. Darden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen R. Darden at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Parkview Medical Center, IncPueblo, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060020
- San Luis Valley Regional Medical CenterAlamosa, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060008
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
- UCHealth Grandview HospitalColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060130
- UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional HospitalWoodland Park, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061326
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen R. Darden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 106 Blanca AveAlamosa, CO 81101 (719) 589‑2511
- 1370 Interquest Pkwy, Suite 300Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (719) 364‑3750
- 175 S Union BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80910 (719) 365‑5242
- 19021 US Hwy 285La Jara, CO 81140 (719) 274‑5121
- 5818 N Nevada AveColorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 365‑7480
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen R. Darden as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UCHealth Imaging Services LLC258 clinicians in the group
- Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley150 clinicians in the group
- Radiology and Imaging Consultants PC45 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
- Diagnostic Radiologyalso
Other interventional radiologists in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UCHealth Imaging Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043505514 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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