Quick answers
- Does Kathleen Torres accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen Torres 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 Kathleen Torres see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 553 Original Medicare patients and 1,766 services for Kathleen Torres. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen Torres's NPI number?
- 1730446246. 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 Kathleen Torres, 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 | 553 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,766 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)710 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)504 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)349 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)103 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)76 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%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Heart failure46%
- Arthritis45%
Hospitals where Kathleen Torres works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen Torres 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.
- Colusa Medical CenterColusa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050783
- Enloe HealthChico, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050039
- Oroville HospitalOroville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050030
- St Elizabeth Community HospitalRed Bluff, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050042
- Sutter Coast HospitalCrescent City, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050417
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen Torres is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 95926 (530) 332‑5557
- 800 E Washington BlvdCrescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464‑8511
- 815 Court StJackson, CA 95642
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen Torres as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Valley Medical Foundation2,500 clinicians in the group
- Enloe Medical Center333 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Chico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chico, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730446246 |
| 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