Quick answers
- Does Kirk P. Bernadino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kirk P. Bernadino 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 Kirk P. Bernadino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 327 Original Medicare patients and 482 services for Kirk P. Bernadino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kirk P. Bernadino's NPI number?
- 1871523290. 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 Kirk P. Bernadino, 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 | 327 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 482 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)118 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)71 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)39 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)30 services
- Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)27 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis36%
- Depression27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Kirk P. Bernadino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kirk P. Bernadino 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.
- Maine General Medical CenterAugusta, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200039
- MaineHealth Pen Bay HospitalRockport, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200063
Practice locations
Addresses where Kirk P. Bernadino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 35 Medical Ctr PkwyAugusta, ME 04330 (207) 621‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kirk P. Bernadino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mainegeneral Medical Center555 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mainegeneral Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871523290 |
| 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