Astrid Kempainen, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Specialties
Family Medicine - Primary Care
General information
Gender:
Female
Language:
Interpreter Services Available,
English,
Norwegian
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
Experience
Education & Training
Residency
University of Vermont Medical Center - Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus
Connecticut College - Biological Sciences
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Request an Appointment
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Returning patients can request an in-person or video appointment with their provider.
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New and returning patients can request appointments by directly contacting the practice.
My Locations
Central Vermont Medical Center
130 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05676-1519
Central Vermont Medical Center
1311 Barre-Montpelier Road
Suite 200
Berlin, VT 05602
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. For behavioral health services, coverage may differ from medical benefits — even if your insurance plan is accepted. All patients are encouraged to contact their insurer to confirm coverage before scheduling.
Family Medicine - Waterbury, Central Vermont Medical Center
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- First Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan (excludes Carelon Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last Updated: 5/28/2026
ExpressCare - Berlin, Central Vermont Medical Center
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- First Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan (excludes Carelon Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last Updated: 5/28/2026
Patient Ratings & Comments
Most Recent Comments
July 31, 2026
I am so delighted either way Dr. K! Appreciate her!
June 29, 2026
The appointment went well.Even got my Bone Density test scheduled quickly.
June 22, 2026
Excellent
June 19, 2026
I'm very impressed with my doctor she knows exactly what I need to do to help me with my problem she rates 100 percent with me
June 2, 2026
Dr K was friendly, empathetic, and knowledgeable
May 22, 2026
Astrid listened well and was very professional.
May 3, 2026
Great doc. Good model for how to do it right- listened, took time, answered questions easily
May 2, 2026
Dr. Kempainen is wonderful! So compassionate and caring.
April 28, 2026
Dr. K is the best and I'm so grateful to have her as my doctor. As someone with very high anxiety, I have no anxiety coming to appointments because she is so kind, patient, and understanding. Her presence is calming and she always helps me to understand my options and respects my perspective.
April 26, 2026
My Dr is the BEST!
April 20, 2026
Both were excellent.
April 18, 2026
I was quite impressed with Dr. Astrid Kempainen.
April 11, 2026
I am so delighted and grateful to be seeing Dr. K! I was mourning the departure of Dr., and the two, while entirely different in personality, have both been attentive, intelligent, and caring. Dr. K adds joy and humor. Much appreciated.
March 29, 2026
Dr Kempainen is very kind, thoughtful and attentive to my concerns and overall health. Thank you.
March 21, 2026
Very good communication with her
March 5, 2026
Dr Astrid Kempainen was knowledgeable, prepared, and thorough.
February 26, 2026
Dr. Kempainen was also terrific
February 20, 2026
Dr. Kempainen is by far the best doctor I've ever had. She is knowledge, approachable, kind, compassionate, helpful, a good listener, pleasant. I could go on! She is a treasure! Please pay her well and keep her!
February 13, 2026
I appreciate the Doctor slowly explaining things and anticipating my questions, yet pausing for my questions too!
February 10, 2026
This was my first time meeting Dr Kempainen and she was awesome!