Quick answers
- Does Kristine Punohu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine Punohu 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 Kristine Punohu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 182 services for Kristine Punohu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristine Punohu's NPI number?
- 1700164209. 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 Kristine Punohu, 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 182 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)33 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)19 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)19 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)17 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)14 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Kristine Punohu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristine Punohu 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.
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320009
- Lovelace Westside HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320074
- Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320021
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristine Punohu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristine Punohu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Main Street Anesthesia of New Mexico, LLC236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), New Mexico →
Other nurse anesthetists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Main Street Anesthesia of New Mexico, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700164209 |
| 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