Quick answers
- Does Kristen Kowal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen Kowal 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 Kowal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 128 services for Kristen Kowal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen Kowal's NPI number?
- 1679168983. 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 Kowal, 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 | 57 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 128 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)46 services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)30 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)15 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis63%
- Heart failure49%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Diabetes42%
Hospitals where Kristen Kowal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen Kowal 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.
- Baystate Franklin Medical CenterGreenfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220016
- Baystate Wing HospitalPalmer, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220030
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen Kowal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 759 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01107 (413) 827‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen Kowal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiology and Imaging Inc59 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiology and Imaging Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679168983 |
| 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