Quick answers
- Does Nita Gerig accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nita Gerig 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 Nita Gerig see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 625 Original Medicare patients and 1,690 services for Nita Gerig. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nita Gerig's NPI number?
- 1982703419. 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 Nita Gerig, 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 | 625 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,690 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)698 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)280 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)117 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)113 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)99 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis40%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Nita Gerig works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nita Gerig 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.
- Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150018
- Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150056
- Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
- Pulaski Memorial HospitalWinamac, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151305
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical CenterMishawaka, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150012
Practice locations
Addresses where Nita Gerig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1521 Gull RdKalamazoo, MI 49048 (269) 266‑7231
- 3355 Douglas RdSouth Bend, IN 46635 (574) 234‑4176
- 530 N Lafayette BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46601 (574) 234‑4176
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nita Gerig as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Path LLC17 clinicians in the group
- South Bend Medical Foundation Inc15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Kalamazoo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kalamazoo, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Path LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982703419 |
| 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