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Dermatology

Kristy R. Kennedy, MD

Works at hospitals in Lafayette, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Kristy R. Kennedy, MD is a dermatologist at 1245 S College Rd, Bldg 5, Lafayette, LA 70503. Phone: (337) 235-6886. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristy R. Kennedy had 801 Original Medicare patients and 2,742 services. NPI 1609091875. 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.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 1245 S College Rd, Bldg 5, Lafayette, LA 70503 · Directions
  • Phone: (337) 235‑6886
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
  • Group practice: Dermatology Center of Acadiana LLC
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristy R. Kennedy, 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 Kristy R. Kennedy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristy R. Kennedy 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 Kristy R. Kennedy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 801 Original Medicare patients and 2,742 services for Kristy R. Kennedy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristy R. Kennedy's NPI number?
1609091875. 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 Kristy R. Kennedy, 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 patients801
Services billed to Medicare2,742
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)593 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)592 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)425 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)341 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)239 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes22%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where Kristy R. Kennedy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristy R. Kennedy 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristy R. Kennedy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristy R. Kennedy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Dermatology Center of Acadiana LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Lafayette

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Dermatology Center of Acadiana LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609091875
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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