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Orthopedic Surgery

Kathryn C. Perkins Tift, MD

Sees patients in Irvine, CA · Fountain Valley, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Kathryn C. Perkins Tift, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 22 Odyssey, Suite 205, Irvine, CA 92618. Phone: (949) 586-3200. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1831382662. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 22 Odyssey, Suite 205, Irvine, CA 92618 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (949) 586‑3200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Orthowest
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kathryn C. Perkins Tift, 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 Kathryn C. Perkins Tift accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathryn C. Perkins Tift 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.
What is Kathryn C. Perkins Tift's NPI number?
1831382662. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kathryn C. Perkins Tift is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kathryn C. Perkins Tift as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Orthowest47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Orthowest

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831382662
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians