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Dermatology

Kristen M. Bice, MD

Works at hospitals in Covington, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Kristen M. Bice, MD is a dermatologist at 714 W 16th Ave, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 893-1035. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristen M. Bice had 391 Original Medicare patients and 2,235 services. NPI 1619339579. 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: 714 W 16th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 · Directions
  • Phone: (985) 893‑1035
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Tammany Parish Hospital
  • Group practice: The Dermatology Clinic of St. Tammany II, LLC
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristen M. Bice, 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 Kristen M. Bice accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. Bice 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 M. Bice see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 2,235 services for Kristen M. Bice. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristen M. Bice's NPI number?
1619339579. 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 M. Bice, 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 patients391
Services billed to Medicare2,235
Different services or procedures64
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)763 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)369 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)243 services
  4. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)147 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)129 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 pressure65%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Diabetes22%

Hospitals where Kristen M. Bice works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen M. Bice 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 Kristen M. Bice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristen M. Bice as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Dermatology Clinic of St. Tammany II, LLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Covington

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

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Other clinicians in The Dermatology Clinic of St. Tammany II, 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 year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619339579
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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