Quick answers
- Does Suanne Kolesnik accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suanne Kolesnik 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 Suanne Kolesnik see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 155 services for Suanne Kolesnik. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suanne Kolesnik's NPI number?
- 1629253976. 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 Suanne Kolesnik, 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 155 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)53 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)36 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)21 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Anxiety45%
- Depression39%
Hospitals where Suanne Kolesnik works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suanne Kolesnik 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.
- William W Backus HospitalNorwich, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070024
Practice locations
Addresses where Suanne Kolesnik is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 326 Washington StNorwich, CT 06360 (860) 889‑8331
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suanne Kolesnik as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The William W Backus Hospital249 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Norwich
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norwich, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The William W Backus Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629253976 |
| 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