Quick answers
- Does Kristy B. Darnell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristy B. Darnell 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 B. Darnell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 267 Original Medicare patients and 508 services for Kristy B. Darnell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristy B. Darnell's NPI number?
- 1316244528. 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 B. Darnell, 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 | 267 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 508 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)301 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)205 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).
- Osteoporosis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis60%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Kristy B. Darnell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristy B. Darnell 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150002
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristy B. Darnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8777 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316244528 |
| 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