Quick answers
- Does Kristine L. Starcevich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine L. Starcevich 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 Kristine L. Starcevich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 410 Original Medicare patients and 6,854 services for Kristine L. Starcevich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristine L. Starcevich's NPI number?
- 1437326881. 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 Kristine L. Starcevich, 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 | 410 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,854 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)5,600 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)705 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)69 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (64615)27 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression32%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Kristine L. Starcevich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristine L. Starcevich 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150002
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristine L. Starcevich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 521 E 86th Ave, Suite ZMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769‑0777
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristine L. Starcevich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Methodist Hospitals Inc129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Methodist Hospitals Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437326881 |
| 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