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Family Practice

Kristel W. Rush, MD

Works at hospitals in Palmer, AK · Alaska

Summary

Dr. Kristel W. Rush, MD is a family doctor at 10928 Eagle River Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577. Phone: (907) 694-8085. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristel W. Rush had 22 Original Medicare patients and 25 services. NPI 1164408126. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 10928 Eagle River Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (907) 694‑8085
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristel W. Rush, 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 Kristel W. Rush accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristel W. Rush 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 Kristel W. Rush see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 25 services for Kristel W. Rush. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristel W. Rush's NPI number?
1164408126. 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 Kristel W. Rush, 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 patients22
Services billed to Medicare25
Different services or procedures4
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

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 pressure64%
  • High cholesterol50%

Hospitals where Kristel W. Rush works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristel W. Rush 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.

  • Mat-Su Regional Medical CenterPalmer, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020006

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristel W. Rush is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristel W. Rush as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
  • Mat - Su Health Services Inc.30 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Eagle River

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Eagle River, AK — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164408126
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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