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Anesthesiology

Carolyn Pinkerton, MD

Works at hospitals in Menomonee Falls, WI · Milwaukee, WI · Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Carolyn Pinkerton, MD is an anesthesiologist at 8701 W Watertown Plank, Milwaukee, WI 53226. Phone: (414) 805-3666. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carolyn Pinkerton had 89 Original Medicare patients and 192 services. NPI 1710150420. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carolyn Pinkerton, 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 Carolyn Pinkerton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn Pinkerton 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 Carolyn Pinkerton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 192 services for Carolyn Pinkerton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carolyn Pinkerton's NPI number?
1710150420. 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 Carolyn Pinkerton, 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 patients89
Services billed to Medicare192
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)27 services
  2. Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)17 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)17 services
  4. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)17 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Heart failure56%
  • Ischemic heart disease51%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Depression39%

Hospitals where Carolyn Pinkerton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn Pinkerton 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 Carolyn Pinkerton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn Pinkerton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc2,115 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Milwaukee

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

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Other clinicians in The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710150420
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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