Quick answers
- Does Kimberly A. Slusser accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kimberly A. Slusser 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 Kimberly A. Slusser see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 442 services for Kimberly A. Slusser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kimberly A. Slusser's NPI number?
- 1457905465. 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 Kimberly A. Slusser, 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 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 442 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)112 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)104 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)84 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)42 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)21 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety29%
- COPD25%
Hospitals where Kimberly A. Slusser works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kimberly A. Slusser 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.
- Lawrence Memorial HospitalWalnut Ridge, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041309
Practice locations
Addresses where Kimberly A. Slusser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Dr, Suite 100Paragould, AR 72450 (870) 236‑2000
- 201 Colonial DrWalnut Ridge, AR 72476 (870) 886‑5507
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kimberly A. Slusser as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1st Choice Healthcare Inc35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Arkansas →
Other clinical nurse specialists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in 1st Choice Healthcare Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457905465 |
| 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