Quick answers
- Does Kristi N. Panek accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristi N. Panek 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 Kristi N. Panek see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 460 Original Medicare patients and 1,115 services for Kristi N. Panek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristi N. Panek's NPI number?
- 1316373681. 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 Kristi N. Panek, 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 | 460 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,115 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)450 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)446 services
- Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report (92588)147 services
- Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, each additional 15 minutes (92627)25 services
- Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older) (92604)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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristi N. Panek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1640 Newport Blvd, Suite 350Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 276‑4008
- 18 Endeavor, Suite 208Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 276‑4008
- 26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 210Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 276‑4008
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristi N. Panek as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orange County Physicians Hearing Services Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Costa Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Costa Mesa, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orange County Physicians Hearing Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316373681 |
| 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
- 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