Quick answers
- Does Krista J. Kirchner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krista J. Kirchner 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 Krista J. Kirchner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 367 services for Krista J. Kirchner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Krista J. Kirchner's NPI number?
- 1710469051. 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 Krista J. Kirchner, 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 | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 367 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)167 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)126 services
- 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)18 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)12 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).
- Arthritis70%
- High cholesterol64%
- High blood pressure63%
- Depression32%
- Anxiety31%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Krista J. Kirchner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krista J. Kirchner 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.
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520087
- Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and ClinicsWest Union, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161316
Practice locations
Addresses where Krista J. Kirchner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 112 Jefferson StWest Union, IA 52175 (563) 422‑3811
- 1122 W Hwy 61Winona, MN 55987 (507) 615‑0600
- 1836 S AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 782‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Krista J. Kirchner as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc895 clinicians in the group
- Palmer Lutheran Health Center Inc37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in West Union
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Union, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710469051 |
| 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