Quick answers
- Does Kristina G. Gaud accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristina G. Gaud 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 Kristina G. Gaud see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 30 Original Medicare patients and 281 services for Kristina G. Gaud. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristina G. Gaud's NPI number?
- 1508151598. 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 Kristina G. Gaud, 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 281 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 53 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)250 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)28 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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression63%
- High cholesterol40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristina G. Gaud is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4444 Calle RealSanta Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 681‑5190
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristina G. Gaud as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Santa Barbara County Auditor97 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Santa Barbara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Santa Barbara County Auditor
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508151598 |
| 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