Quick answers
- Does Kristen M. Skaar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. Skaar 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 Kristen M. Skaar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 355 Original Medicare patients and 677 services for Kristen M. Skaar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen M. Skaar's NPI number?
- 1174879175. 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 Kristen M. Skaar, 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 | 355 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 677 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)364 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)236 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)29 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)17 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)13 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%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease56%
- Diabetes52%
Hospitals where Kristen M. Skaar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen M. Skaar 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.
- Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220074
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen M. Skaar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1030 President Ave, Rm 110Fall River, MA 02720 (508) 676‑3411
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen M. Skaar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southcoast Physicians Group Inc881 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Fall River
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fall River, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southcoast Physicians Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174879175 |
| 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