Quick answers
- Does Michelle A. Kaplinski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle A. Kaplinski 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.
- What is Michelle A. Kaplinski's NPI number?
- 1295051290. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Michelle A. Kaplinski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle A. Kaplinski 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.
- Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at StanfordPalo Alto, CA · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 053305
Practice locations
Addresses where Michelle A. Kaplinski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304 (650) 498‑7200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michelle A. Kaplinski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- LPCH Medical Group Div of Lucile337 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pediatric Medicineprimary
Other pediatricians in Palo Alto
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palo Alto, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LPCH Medical Group Div of Lucile
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | George Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295051290 |
| 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
- 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