Quick answers
- Does Nathaniel L. Kister accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathaniel L. Kister 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 Nathaniel L. Kister see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 285 services for Nathaniel L. Kister. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nathaniel L. Kister's NPI number?
- 1629239413. 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 Nathaniel L. Kister, 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 | 122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 285 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)42 services
- Harvest of vein using an endoscope (33508)39 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)27 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)19 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)19 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure56%
- Atrial fibrillation52%
- Arthritis47%
Hospitals where Nathaniel L. Kister works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathaniel L. Kister 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.
- Camden Clark Medical CenterParkersburg, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510058
- Charleston Area Medical CenterCharleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510022
- Princeton Community Hospital Association IncPrinceton, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510046
- Thomas Memorial HospitalSouth Charleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510029
- West Virginia University Hospitals, IncMorgantown, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510001
Practice locations
Addresses where Nathaniel L. Kister is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Ctr DrMorgantown, WV 26506 (304) 293‑4500
- 122 12th StPrinceton, WV 24740 (304) 487‑7936
- 800 Garfield AveParkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424‑2111
- 800 Garfield Ave, Rm G101Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424‑4721
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nathaniel L. Kister as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Virginia University Medical Corporation1,980 clinicians in the group
- Camden-Clark Physician Corporation348 clinicians in the group
- Princeton Community Hospital Assn. Inc.179 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in Morgantown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morgantown, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629239413 |
| 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