Quick answers
- Does Frances A. Kirkland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frances A. Kirkland 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 Frances A. Kirkland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 222 services for Frances A. Kirkland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frances A. Kirkland's NPI number?
- 1396483202. 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 Frances A. Kirkland, 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 | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 222 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)112 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)60 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)12 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Diabetes44%
- COPD41%
Hospitals where Frances A. Kirkland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frances A. Kirkland 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.
- McLaren Bay RegionBay City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230041
Practice locations
Addresses where Frances A. Kirkland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1900 Columbus Ave, Bay RegionalBay City, MI 48708 (989) 894‑3278
- 2110 S M, 76 Suite 8West Branch, MI 48661 (989) 516‑0100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frances A. Kirkland as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLaren Central Michigan182 clinicians in the group
- McLaren Bay Region113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Bay City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bay City, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLaren Central Michigan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | Saginaw Valley Medical College - Nlg |
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396483202 |
| 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