Quick answers
- Does Kristine M. Falk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine M. Falk 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 M. Falk see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 92 Original Medicare patients and 221 services for Kristine M. Falk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristine M. Falk's NPI number?
- 1952781569. 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 M. Falk, 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 | 92 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 221 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)21 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)16 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)16 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)14 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%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes34%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Kristine M. Falk works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristine M. Falk 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.
- Advent Health PolkColumbus, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341322
- AdventHealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340023
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
- Pardee Hospital Henderson CountyHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340017
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristine M. Falk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 709 N Justice St, Suite AHendersonville, NC 28791 (828) 697‑7377
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristine M. Falk as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Henderson County Hospital Corporation230 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Find other Interventional Cardiology doctors in North Carolina →
Other interventional cardiologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Henderson County Hospital Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952781569 |
| 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