Quick answers
- Does Kristy Zink accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristy Zink 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 Kristy Zink see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 136 services for Kristy Zink. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristy Zink's NPI number?
- 1275233058. 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 Kristy Zink, 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 | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 136 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)52 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87430)22 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)19 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Kristy Zink works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristy Zink 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.
- Davis Medical CenterElkins, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510030
- St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, IncBuckhannon, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511321
- United Hospital Center, IncBridgeport, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510006
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristy Zink is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 240 Allegheny HwyElkins, WV 26241
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Elkins
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elkins, WV — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275233058 |
| 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