Quick answers
- Does Kristy T. Thurston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristy T. Thurston 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 Kristy T. Thurston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 196 services for Kristy T. Thurston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristy T. Thurston's NPI number?
- 1396915153. 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 Kristy T. Thurston, 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 196 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)30 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)30 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)18 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)16 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)13 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety38%
- Depression36%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Kristy T. Thurston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristy T. Thurston 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.
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristy T. Thurston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 85 Seymour St, Suite 425Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 548‑7336
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristy T. Thurston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC1,588 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396915153 |
| 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