Quick answers
- Does Katherine N. Oberg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine N. Oberg 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 N. Oberg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 68 services for Katherine N. Oberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine N. Oberg's NPI number?
- 1538821913. 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 N. Oberg, 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 68 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)17 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 disease70%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where Katherine N. Oberg works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine N. Oberg 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.
- CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical CenterSanta Fe, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320002
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320009
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine N. Oberg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑8000
- 715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Suite 301Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑7090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine N. Oberg as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Medical Associates, LLC316 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Medical Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538821913 |
| 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