Quick answers
- Does Kristina L. Otero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristina L. Otero 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 Kristina L. Otero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 457 Original Medicare patients and 4,786 services for Kristina L. Otero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristina L. Otero's NPI number?
- 1598763237. 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 Kristina L. Otero, 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 | 457 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,786 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)662 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)586 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)511 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)339 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)268 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Kristina L. Otero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristina L. Otero 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.
- Vassar Brothers Medical CenterPoughkeepsie, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330023
- Westchester Medical CenterValhalla, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330234
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristina L. Otero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 30 Columbia StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 231‑5600
- 600 Westage Business Ctr DFishkill, NY 12524 (845) 231‑5600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristina L. Otero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Medical Care PC1,010 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Poughkeepsie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Poughkeepsie, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Medical Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 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) | 1598763237 |
| 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