Quick answers
- Does Katherine Kunkel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine Kunkel 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 Katherine Kunkel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 348 Original Medicare patients and 1,120 services for Katherine Kunkel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine Kunkel's NPI number?
- 1538502562. 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 Katherine Kunkel, 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 | 348 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,120 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)254 services
- Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (93458)127 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel (92978)68 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel (93571)61 services
- Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch (92928)60 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure55%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis45%
Hospitals where Katherine Kunkel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine Kunkel 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.
- Piedmont Fayette HospitalFayetteville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110215
- Piedmont Hospital, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110083
- Piedmont Mountainside Hospital IncJasper, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110225
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine Kunkel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 95 Collier Rd NW, Suite 2065Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 605‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine Kunkel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Cardiology of Atlanta, LLC481 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
Other interventional cardiologists in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Cardiology of Atlanta, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 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) | 1538502562 |
| 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