Quick answers
- Does Kristina Gardner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristina Gardner 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 Kristina Gardner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 414 services for Kristina Gardner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristina Gardner's NPI number?
- 1063148179. 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 Kristina Gardner, 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 414 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)32 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)18 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis (76856)13 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)12 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)11 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety45%
- Depression34%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Kristina Gardner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristina Gardner 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.
- Lonesome Pine HospitalBig Stone Gap, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490114
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristina Gardner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 102 15th St NW, Suite 301Norton, VA 24273 (276) 679‑1623
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristina Gardner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Norton Community Physician Services LLC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Norton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norton, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Norton Community Physician Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063148179 |
| 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