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Orthopedic Surgery

Ronald M. Kristensen, MD

Works at hospitals in Mountain Home, ID · Nampa, ID · Boise, ID · Idaho

Summary

Dr. Ronald M. Kristensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 520 S Eagle Rd, Suite 1241, Meridian, ID 83642. Phone: (208) 288-2255. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ronald M. Kristensen had 243 Original Medicare patients and 683 services. NPI 1215948807. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ronald M. Kristensen, 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 Ronald M. Kristensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald M. Kristensen 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 Ronald M. Kristensen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 683 services for Ronald M. Kristensen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ronald M. Kristensen's NPI number?
1215948807. 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 Ronald M. Kristensen, 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 patients243
Services billed to Medicare683
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)192 services
  2. Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure (20985)153 services
  3. Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)110 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)57 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)40 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Depression23%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Ronald M. Kristensen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald M. Kristensen 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 Ronald M. Kristensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ronald M. Kristensen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley LLC1,173 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Meridian

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Meridian, ID — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215948807
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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