Quick answers
- Does Karla A. Kuusisto accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karla A. Kuusisto 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 Karla A. Kuusisto see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 12 services for Karla A. Kuusisto. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karla A. Kuusisto's NPI number?
- 1437371051. 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 Karla A. Kuusisto, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 61 |
Most frequent services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)11 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 cholesterol75%
- Anxiety75%
Hospitals where Karla A. Kuusisto works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karla A. Kuusisto 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.
- Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
- St John's Episcopal Hospital at South ShoreFar Rockaway, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330395
Practice locations
Addresses where Karla A. Kuusisto is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180 (518) 271‑3300
- 327 Beach 19th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 869‑7919
- 521 Beach 20th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 869‑8822
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karla A. Kuusisto as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York251 clinicians in the group
- St John's Medical Services PC90 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Troy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Troy, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437371051 |
| 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