Quick answers
- Does Kelly R. Hand accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kelly R. Hand may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelly R. Hand see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 464 Original Medicare patients and 1,761 services for Kelly R. Hand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly R. Hand's NPI number?
- 1851502421. 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 Kelly R. Hand, 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 | 464 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,761 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)574 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)370 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)182 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)102 services
- Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm (11301)77 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly R. Hand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 665 E Lake RdCarbondale, IL 62901
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Carbondale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carbondale, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851502421 |
| 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