Quick answers
- Does Kristy N. Fincher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristy N. Fincher 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 N. Fincher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 200 services for Kristy N. Fincher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristy N. Fincher's NPI number?
- 1447783360. 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 N. Fincher, 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 | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 200 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)89 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)21 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)17 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Diabetes18%
Hospitals where Kristy N. Fincher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristy N. Fincher 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.
- Highlands Cashiers HospitalHighlands, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341316
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristy N. Fincher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 209 Hospital DrHighlands, NC 28741 (828) 482‑6160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristy N. Fincher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.93 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Edward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-Carolinas Campus |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447783360 |
| 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