Quick answers
- Does Kristin R. Brown accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin R. Brown 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 Kristin R. Brown see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 761 services for Kristin R. Brown. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin R. Brown's NPI number?
- 1194865535. 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 Kristin R. Brown, 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 761 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)152 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)138 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)116 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)62 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)32 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes35%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Kristin R. Brown works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin R. Brown 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.
- Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050455
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin R. Brown is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9500 Stockdale HwyBakersfield, CA 93311 (661) 587‑8110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin R. Brown as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194865535 |
| 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