Quick answers
- Does Kristine Hays accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine Hays 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 Kristine Hays see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Kristine Hays. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristine Hays's NPI number?
- 1942593322. 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 Kristine Hays, 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 | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)49 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)34 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)34 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Depression39%
Hospitals where Kristine Hays works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristine Hays 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.
- Sherman Oaks HospitalSherman Oaks, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050755
- Valley Presbyterian HospitalVan Nuys, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050126
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristine Hays is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1001 Tower Way, Suite 150Bakersfield, CA 93309 (310) 779‑3025
- 210 W San Bernardino RdCovina, CA 91723 (310) 698‑5486
- 50 N La Cienega Blvd, Suite 203Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (323) 988‑0896
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristine Hays as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tip Top Anesthesia Group Inc46 clinicians in the group
- VP Anesthesia Partners Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), California →
Other nurse anesthetists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tip Top Anesthesia Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942593322 |
| 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