Quick answers
- Does Kate R. Craighead accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kate R. Craighead 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 Kate R. Craighead see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 690 Original Medicare patients and 3,783 services for Kate R. Craighead. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kate R. Craighead's NPI number?
- 1316475239. 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 Kate R. Craighead, 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 | 690 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,783 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,468 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)718 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)435 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)241 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)171 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kate R. Craighead is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Candlewood CtLynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 363‑4190
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kate R. Craighead as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Forefront Dermatology SC662 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lynchburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lynchburg, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316475239 |
| 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