Quick answers
- Does Kristian O. Hochberg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristian O. Hochberg 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 Kristian O. Hochberg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 405 Original Medicare patients and 2,544 services for Kristian O. Hochberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristian O. Hochberg's NPI number?
- 1114930021. 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 Kristian O. Hochberg, 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 | 405 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,544 |
| Different services or procedures | 88 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Innovamatrix ac, per square centimeter (A2001)298 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)132 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)128 services
- Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance (36465)88 services
- Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image (75710)88 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes53%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Kristian O. Hochberg works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristian O. Hochberg 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.
- Colleton Medical CenterWalterboro, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420030
- Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley IncSummerville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420110
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristian O. Hochberg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1327 Ashley River Rd, Suite BCharleston, SC 29407 (843) 577‑4551
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristian O. Hochberg as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Vascular and Vein Center PA12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Vascular and Vein Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114930021 |
| 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