Quick answers
- Does Kristin Gaffney accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin Gaffney 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 Kristin Gaffney see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 272 Original Medicare patients and 619 services for Kristin Gaffney. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin Gaffney's NPI number?
- 1720241318. 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 Kristin Gaffney, 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 | 272 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 619 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)145 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)71 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)42 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)33 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Kristin Gaffney works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin Gaffney 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.
- Akron General Medical CenterAkron, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360027
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee DeeFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420051
- Medina HospitalMedina, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360091
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin Gaffney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Akron General AveAkron, OH 44307 (330) 344‑7200
- 1000 E Washington StMedina, OH 44256 (330) 344‑0071
- 1015 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805 (218) 249‑6360
- 401 E Cheves St, Suite 301Florence, SC 29506 (843) 777‑7166
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin Gaffney as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Partners Physician Group413 clinicians in the group
- McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee Inc406 clinicians in the group
- St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth405 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Akron
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Akron, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Partners Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Edward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-Carolinas Campus |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720241318 |
| 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