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Hospitalist

Patricia L. Kitchin, DO

Works at hospitals in Low Moor, VA · Blacksburg, VA · Salem, VA … · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Patricia L. Kitchin, DO is a hospitalist at 1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153. Phone: (540) 776-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Patricia L. Kitchin had 359 Original Medicare patients and 407 services. NPI 1235499625. 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 Patricia L. Kitchin, 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 Patricia L. Kitchin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia L. Kitchin 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 Patricia L. Kitchin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 359 Original Medicare patients and 407 services for Patricia L. Kitchin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Patricia L. Kitchin's NPI number?
1235499625. 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 Patricia L. Kitchin, 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 patients359
Services billed to Medicare407
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)357 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)15 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease55%
  • Anxiety51%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Atrial fibrillation47%

Hospitals where Patricia L. Kitchin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patricia L. Kitchin 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.

  • Lewisgale Hospital AlleghanyLow Moor, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490126
  • Lewisgale Hospital MontgomeryBlacksburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490110
  • Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490048
  • Sovah Health DanvilleDanville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490075
  • Wythe County Community HospitalWytheville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490111

Practice locations

Addresses where Patricia L. Kitchin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Patricia L. Kitchin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC85 clinicians in the group
  • Wildwood Physician Services LLC12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolEdward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-Virginia Campus
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235499625
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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