Quick answers
- Does Colleen M. Rafferty accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Colleen M. Rafferty 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 Colleen M. Rafferty see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for Colleen M. Rafferty. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Colleen M. Rafferty's NPI number?
- 1538143649. 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 Colleen M. Rafferty, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 138 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)69 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)38 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease58%
- Heart failure58%
- Diabetes56%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
Hospitals where Colleen M. Rafferty works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Colleen M. Rafferty 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.
- Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390256
Practice locations
Addresses where Colleen M. Rafferty is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 Universidy DrHershey, PA 17033 (717) 531‑8395
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Colleen M. Rafferty as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group1,623 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Hershey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hershey, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538143649 |
| 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