Quick answers
- Does Kristen M. Paral accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. Paral 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 M. Paral see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,038 Original Medicare patients and 2,083 services for Kristen M. Paral. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen M. Paral's NPI number?
- 1508177668. 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 M. Paral, 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 | 1,038 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,083 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,893 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)73 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)52 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)42 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)18 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Diabetes20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen M. Paral is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Suite 100Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (847) 882‑9300
- 2430 Esplanade Dr, Suite BAlgonquin, IL 60102 (847) 458‑7546
- 36100 N Brookside Dr, Suite 100Gurnee, IL 60031 (847) 480‑0004
- 707 Lake Cook Rd, Suite 280Deerfield, IL 60015 (847) 480‑0004
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen M. Paral as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Deerfield Dermatology Associates, Ltd.14 clinicians in the group
- Dermatology Specialists of Illinois, Ltd11 clinicians in the group
- Bakal Dermatology Associates SC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Hoffman Estates
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoffman Estates, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Deerfield Dermatology Associates, Ltd.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508177668 |
| 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