Quick answers
- Does Kristen B. Wendell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen B. Wendell 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 Kristen B. Wendell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 344 Original Medicare patients and 67,689 services for Kristen B. Wendell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen B. Wendell's NPI number?
- 1619219722. 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 Kristen B. Wendell, 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 | 344 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 67,689 |
| Different services or procedures | 118 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (J1453)12,750 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,900 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,980 services
- Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg (J0640)1,294 services
- Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg (J2469)1,110 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)67%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Kristen B. Wendell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen B. Wendell 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.
- Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140291
- Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140223
- Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140252
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen B. Wendell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8915 W Golf RdNiles, IL 60714 (847) 827‑9060
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen B. Wendell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Illinois Cancer Specialists26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Niles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Niles, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Illinois Cancer Specialists
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619219722 |
| 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