Quick answers
- Does Erin L. Birchenough accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erin L. Birchenough 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 Erin L. Birchenough see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 380 Original Medicare patients and 8,087 services for Erin L. Birchenough. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erin L. Birchenough's NPI number?
- 1922394725. 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 Erin L. Birchenough, 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 | 380 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,087 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,020 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)972 services
- Kidney function blood test panel (80069)959 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)956 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)947 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 disease75%
- Diabetes59%
- Arthritis50%
- Heart failure38%
Hospitals where Erin L. Birchenough works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erin L. Birchenough 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.
- Carthage Area Hospital, IncCarthage, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331318
- Lewis County General HospitalLowville, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331317
- River Hospital ClinicsAlexandria Bay, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331309
- Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330157
Practice locations
Addresses where Erin L. Birchenough is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 830 Washington StWatertown, NY 13601 (315) 785‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erin L. Birchenough as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nephrology Associates of Watertown PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Watertown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watertown, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates of Watertown PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922394725 |
| 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