Quick answers
- Does Kristen M. Buskirk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. Buskirk 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 Kristen M. Buskirk see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 24 Original Medicare patients and 36 services for Kristen M. Buskirk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen M. Buskirk's NPI number?
- 1720494412. 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 Kristen M. Buskirk, 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 36 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
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 cholesterol67%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen M. Buskirk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3241 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616 (312) 949‑7751
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen M. Buskirk as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Illinois College of Optometry76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Illinois College of Optometry
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720494412 |
| 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
- 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