Quick answers
- Does Blaine S. Kristo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Blaine S. Kristo 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 Blaine S. Kristo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 798 Original Medicare patients and 3,341 services for Blaine S. Kristo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Blaine S. Kristo's NPI number?
- 1124128822. 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 Blaine S. Kristo, 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 | 798 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,341 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)680 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)368 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)259 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)235 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)225 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Blaine S. Kristo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Blaine S. Kristo 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center - JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100088
- Baptist Medical Center - NassauFernandina Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100140
- Baptist Medical Center BeachesJacksonville Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100117
Practice locations
Addresses where Blaine S. Kristo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1348 S 18th St, Suite 230Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 277‑2003
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Blaine S. Kristo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baptist Urology Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baptist Urology Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124128822 |
| 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