Quick answers
- Does Kathleen A. Ketchum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen A. Ketchum 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 Kathleen A. Ketchum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 361 Original Medicare patients and 4,948 services for Kathleen A. Ketchum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen A. Ketchum's NPI number?
- 1487996849. 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 Kathleen A. Ketchum, 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 | 361 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,948 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,728 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7322)1,104 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)738 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)184 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)135 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol71%
- Diabetes20%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Kathleen A. Ketchum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen A. Ketchum 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.
- Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260068
- Lake Regional Health SystemOsage Beach, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260186
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen A. Ketchum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 S Keene StColumbia, MO 65201 (573) 443‑2402
- 1075 Nichols Rd Unit, 2 Lake Clinic Columbia Orthopaedic GrOsage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 443‑2402
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen A. Ketchum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP92 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487996849 |
| 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