Quick answers
- Does Kristy Handyside accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristy Handyside 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 Handyside see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 806 services for Kristy Handyside. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristy Handyside's NPI number?
- 1437715208. 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 Handyside, 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 806 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)204 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)129 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)51 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)37 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis64%
- Depression56%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia56%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
Hospitals where Kristy Handyside works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristy Handyside 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.
- Kootenai HealthCoeur D'alene, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130049
- Shoshone Medical CenterKellogg, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131314
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristy Handyside is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 N Oregon StDillon, MT 59725 (208) 739‑9961
- 496 Shoup Ave W, Suite BTwin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 739‑9961
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristy Handyside as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elite Medicine PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Dillon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dillon, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elite Medicine PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437715208 |
| 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