Quick answers
- Does Kathleen Macdonald accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen Macdonald 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 Kathleen Macdonald see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 168 services for Kathleen Macdonald. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen Macdonald's NPI number?
- 1275650517. 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 Kathleen Macdonald, 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 | 138 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 168 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)17 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)16 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)13 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes30%
- Depression30%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Kathleen Macdonald works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen Macdonald 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.
- Carlsbad Medical CenterCarlsbad, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320063
- CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical CenterSanta Fe, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320002
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen Macdonald is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2430 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 887‑4100
- 2990 Rodeo Park Dr E, CHRISTUS St VincentSanta Fe, NM 87505 (505) 428‑5400
- 455 Saint Michaels DrSanta Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983‑3361
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen Macdonald as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Vincent Hospital310 clinicians in the group
- Carlsbad Anesthesia Services LLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Carlsbad
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carlsbad, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Vincent Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275650517 |
| 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