Quick answers
- Does Kristin W. Hedge accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin W. Hedge 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 Kristin W. Hedge see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 472 Original Medicare patients and 3,572 services for Kristin W. Hedge. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin W. Hedge's NPI number?
- 1366537847. 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 Kristin W. Hedge, 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 | 472 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,572 |
| Different services or procedures | 116 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)628 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)321 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)222 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)145 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint (20605)134 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Kristin W. Hedge works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin W. Hedge 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.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340142
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin W. Hedge is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 137 Medical LnPollocksville, NC 28573 (252) 633‑1010
- 2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560
- 2000 Neuse Blvd, CNew Bern, NC 28560 (252) 633‑8024
- 201 Williamsburg PkwyJacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 353‑4500
- 2604 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin W. Hedge as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinaeast Physicians208 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other hand surgeons in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinaeast Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366537847 |
| 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