Quick answers
- Does Kirsten L. Gaarder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kirsten L. Gaarder 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 Kirsten L. Gaarder see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,892 Original Medicare patients and 6,570 services for Kirsten L. Gaarder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kirsten L. Gaarder's NPI number?
- 1437355765. 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 Kirsten L. Gaarder, 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 | 1,892 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,570 |
| Different services or procedures | 148 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)3,560 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)474 services
- Screening mammography (77067)372 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)222 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)215 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%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Kirsten L. Gaarder works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kirsten L. Gaarder 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.
- Doctors Medical CenterModesto, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050464
- Emanuel Medical CenterTurlock, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050179
- Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050444
Practice locations
Addresses where Kirsten L. Gaarder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3900 Geer RdTurlock, CA 95382 (209) 669‑0600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kirsten L. Gaarder as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Modesto Radiological Medical Group Inc91 clinicians in the group
- Turlock Imaging Services, LLC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Turlock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Turlock, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Modesto Radiological Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oregon Health Sciences University 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) | 1437355765 |
| 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