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Pathology

Krista L. Denning, MD

Works at hospitals in Huntington, WV · Point Pleasant, WV · West Virginia

Summary

Dr. Krista L. Denning, MD is a pathologist at 1600 Medical Ctr Dr, Huntington, WV 25701. Phone: (304) 691-8850. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Krista L. Denning had 581 Original Medicare patients and 1,600 services. NPI 1558592741. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Krista L. Denning, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Krista L. Denning accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krista L. Denning 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 Krista L. Denning see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 581 Original Medicare patients and 1,600 services for Krista L. Denning. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Krista L. Denning's NPI number?
1558592741. 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 Krista L. Denning, 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 patients581
Services billed to Medicare1,600
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)612 services
  2. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)208 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)163 services
  4. Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)143 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)104 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Anxiety42%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Depression35%

Hospitals where Krista L. Denning works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krista L. Denning 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.

  • Cabell Huntington Hospital, IncHuntington, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510055
  • Rivers HealthPoint Pleasant, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510012
  • St Marys Medical CenterHuntington, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510007

Practice locations

Addresses where Krista L. Denning is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Krista L. Denning as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Physicians and Surgeons, Inc385 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Huntington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntington, WV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Physicians and Surgeons, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558592741
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians