Quick answers
- Does Kristen L. Hickok accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen L. Hickok 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 Kristen L. Hickok see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 252 Original Medicare patients and 1,209 services for Kristen L. Hickok. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen L. Hickok's NPI number?
- 1497380992. 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 Kristen L. Hickok, 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 | 252 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,209 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)767 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)110 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 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 cholesterol70%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression37%
- Diabetes35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen L. Hickok is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1133 N Palm Canyon Dr, Suite APalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 320‑8005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen L. Hickok as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tobias Moeller-Bertram MD Corporation68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tobias Moeller-Bertram MD Corporation
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) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497380992 |
| 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