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Gastroenterology

Kate F. Kennedy, MD

Works at hospitals in Portland, ME · Maine

Summary

Dr. Kate F. Kennedy, MD is a gastroenterologist at 161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kate F. Kennedy had 234 Original Medicare patients and 4,136 services. NPI 1134325806. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
  • Group practice: Portland Gastroenterology Associates PA
  • Medical school: Tufts University School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kate F. Kennedy, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kate F. Kennedy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kate F. Kennedy 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 Kate F. Kennedy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 234 Original Medicare patients and 4,136 services for Kate F. Kennedy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kate F. Kennedy's NPI number?
1134325806. 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 Kate F. Kennedy, 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 patients234
Services billed to Medicare4,136
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)161 services
  2. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)87 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)75 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)39 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)34 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Depression31%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where Kate F. Kennedy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kate F. Kennedy 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kate F. Kennedy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kate F. Kennedy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Portland Gastroenterology Associates PA22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Portland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, ME — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Portland Gastroenterology Associates PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134325806
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians