Quick answers
- Does Margaret A. Kuykendall accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margaret A. Kuykendall 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 Margaret A. Kuykendall see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,359 Original Medicare patients and 4,331 services for Margaret A. Kuykendall. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margaret A. Kuykendall's NPI number?
- 1699776195. 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 Margaret A. Kuykendall, 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 | 2,359 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,331 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)3,222 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)504 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)303 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)144 services
- Ultrasound of heart, follow-up (93308)52 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Heart failure53%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
Hospitals where Margaret A. Kuykendall works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret A. Kuykendall 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.
- Stone County Medical CenterMountain View, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041310
- Unity Health - NewportNewport, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041332
- White River Medical CenterBatesville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040119
Practice locations
Addresses where Margaret A. Kuykendall is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16 Hospital Cir, Suite ABatesville, AR 72501 (870) 793‑7519
- 1710 Harrison StBatesville, AR 72501 (870) 262‑1200
- 3443 Harrison StBatesville, AR 72501 (870) 698‑1635
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Margaret A. Kuykendall as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- White River Health System, Inc.186 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Arkansas →
Other cardiologists in Batesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Batesville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in White River Health System, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699776195 |
| 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