Quick answers
- Does Christine Kurkoski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine Kurkoski 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 Christine Kurkoski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 397 Original Medicare patients and 2,579 services for Christine Kurkoski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine Kurkoski's NPI number?
- 1225165848. 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 Christine Kurkoski, 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 | 397 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,579 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 86 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,142 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)338 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)296 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)171 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)168 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia39%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Depression37%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine Kurkoski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1519 W Patrick StFrederick, MD 21702 (301) 663‑3338
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine Kurkoski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Marshall E. Tarzy and Christine A. Kurkoski D.P.M., P.A.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Frederick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Frederick, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Marshall E. Tarzy and Christine A. Kurkoski D.P.M., P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225165848 |
| 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
- 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