Quick answers
- Does Kristen A. Atkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen A. Atkins 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 Kristen A. Atkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,394 Original Medicare patients and 3,342 services for Kristen A. Atkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen A. Atkins's NPI number?
- 1972672590. 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 Kristen A. Atkins, 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 | 1,394 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,342 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,244 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)438 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)343 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)241 services
- Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere (88321)176 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis42%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)42%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Kristen A. Atkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen A. Atkins 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.
- Sentara Martha Jefferson HospitalCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490077
- Sentara RMH Medical CenterHarrisonburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490004
- University of Virginia Medical CenterCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490009
- UVA Health Culpeper Medical CenterCulpeper, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490019
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen A. Atkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital Dr, Fl 3Charlottesville, VA 22908 (434) 924‑1984
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen A. Atkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Virginia Physicians Group1,717 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Charlottesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlottesville, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Virginia Physicians Group
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 | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972672590 |
| 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