Quick answers
- Does Kristin Minkowski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin Minkowski 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 Kristin Minkowski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 556 Original Medicare patients and 2,482 services for Kristin Minkowski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin Minkowski's NPI number?
- 1497109474. 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 Kristin Minkowski, 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 | 556 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,482 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)785 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)330 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)309 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)171 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)118 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin Minkowski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1699 Research Forest Dr, Suite 150Shenandoah, TX 77380 (281) 363‑2155
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin Minkowski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hea Clinic PA42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Shenandoah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shenandoah, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hea Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497109474 |
| 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
- 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