Quick answers
- Does Katherine L. Cranston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine L. Cranston 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 Katherine L. Cranston's NPI number?
- 1366184210. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Katherine L. Cranston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine L. Cranston 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.
- South Central Regional Medical CenterLaurel, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250058
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine L. Cranston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 16; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1002 Jefferson StLaurel, MS 39440
- 1002 Jefferson St, Suite 400 South Central Pain CenterSuite 400 S, MS 39440 (601) 649‑7802
- 1007 Jefferson StLaurel, MS 39440 (601) 649‑7802
- 1008 N 15th AveLaurel, MS 39440 (601) 399‑6169
- 1008 N 15th St, Ob/gyn Group of LaurelLaurel, MS 39440 (601) 649‑5421
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine L. Cranston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Central Clinics, Inc115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Laurel
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurel, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Central Clinics, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366184210 |
| 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