Quick answers
- Does Kristen Updegraff accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen Updegraff 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 Updegraff see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 331 Original Medicare patients and 7,321 services for Kristen Updegraff. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen Updegraff's NPI number?
- 1538127519. 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 Updegraff, 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 | 331 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,321 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)471 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)453 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)427 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)427 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)414 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 pressure61%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety31%
- Diabetes19%
- Asthma14%
Hospitals where Kristen Updegraff works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen Updegraff 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.
- Candler HospitalSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110024
- East Georgia Regional Medical CenterStatesboro, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110075
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterHilton Head Island, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420080
- Savannah Health Services LLC dba Memorial Health University Medical CenterSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110036
- St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110043
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen Updegraff is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 101 Yorktown DrFayetteville, GA 30214
- 101 Yorktown Dr, Suite 100Fayetteville, GA 30214 (770) 460‑4285
- 123 Canal St, Suite 203Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 988‑1283
- 1326 Eisenhower DrSavannah, GA 31406
- 455 S Main StHinesville, GA 31313
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen Updegraff as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Privia Medical Group of Georgia LLC462 clinicians in the group
- Effingham Rehab Services, LLC155 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Privia Medical Group of Georgia LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538127519 |
| 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