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Psychiatry

Kristen A. Olson Baines, MD

Works at hospitals in La Crosse, WI · Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Kristen A. Olson Baines, MD is a psychiatrist at 1836 S Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. Phone: (715) 538-4355. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristen A. Olson Baines had 74 Original Medicare patients and 344 services. NPI 1649498387. 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: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 1836 S Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (715) 538‑4355
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
  • Group practice: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Creighton University School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristen A. Olson Baines, 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 A. Olson Baines accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen A. Olson Baines 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 A. Olson Baines see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 74 Original Medicare patients and 344 services for Kristen A. Olson Baines. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristen A. Olson Baines's NPI number?
1649498387. 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 A. Olson Baines, 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 patients74
Services billed to Medicare344
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients58

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)92 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)70 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)32 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)31 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).

  • Anxiety75%
  • Depression74%
  • High blood pressure59%
  • High cholesterol57%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Kristen A. Olson Baines works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristen A. Olson Baines as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc895 clinicians in the group
  • Tri-County Memorial Hospital Inc74 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in La Crosse

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Crosse, WI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649498387
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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