Quick answers
- Does Mary L. Kistler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mary L. Kistler 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 Mary L. Kistler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 116 Original Medicare patients and 324 services for Mary L. Kistler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mary L. Kistler's NPI number?
- 1568162246. 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 Mary L. Kistler, 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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 324 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)194 services
- Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis (38222)57 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)29 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety36%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Mary L. Kistler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mary L. Kistler 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.
- MUSC Health Florence Medical CenterFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420091
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
Practice locations
Addresses where Mary L. Kistler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mary L. Kistler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568162246 |
| 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