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Pathology

Kay L. Aardema, MD

Works at hospitals in Grand Rapids, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Kay L. Aardema, MD is a pathologist at 200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Phone: (616) 685-6258. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kay L. Aardema had 330 Original Medicare patients and 809 services. NPI 1407840051. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (616) 685‑6258
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mercy Health Saint Mary's
  • Group practice: Pathology Associates of Grand Rapids PC
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kay L. Aardema, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kay L. Aardema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kay L. Aardema 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 Kay L. Aardema see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 330 Original Medicare patients and 809 services for Kay L. Aardema. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kay L. Aardema's NPI number?
1407840051. 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 Kay L. Aardema, 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 patients330
Services billed to Medicare809
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)339 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)81 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)76 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)58 services
  5. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)40 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 pressure72%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Diabetes31%

Hospitals where Kay L. Aardema works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kay L. Aardema 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kay L. Aardema is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kay L. Aardema as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pathology Associates of Grand Rapids PC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Grand Rapids

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Rapids, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pathology Associates of Grand Rapids PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407840051
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians