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
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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 Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
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
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP
- 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
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last Updated: 5/3/23
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
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP
- 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
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last Updated: 5/3/23
Experience
Education & Training
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Patient Ratings & Comments
Most Recent Comments
I feel like my concerns are listened to and not dismissed. Very happy
Overall experience was great - clear communication and addressed the variety of my health conditions efficiently. MD and PA were easy to talk with.
She communicated well with me.
Dr Kempainen was very reassuring and addressed all my concerns!
Dr. Kempainen is very easy to communicate with. She listens, takes her time, and is very professional and compassionate.
I liked her so much she took me on as a new patient!
Dr. Kempainen is a top notch physician. I'm very fortunate to have her.
Love this Dr!
Dr. Kempainen Iistened to me. She described possible side effects.
She's the perfect primary care doc in my book! I've only met with her twice but her knowledge, communication skills and understanding were impressive.
I am so thrilled with Dr. Kempainen! Her intellect, knowledge, professionalism, and sunny nature are greatly appreciated!
Dr. Kempainen is an excellent addition to the practice. She is kind and asks great questions and really cares about her patients.
Dr. Kampenen has been great to work with. She is very attentive to one's needs and listens extremely well and is always fully informed about one care history.
All good!
Dr Kempainen is wonderful.
Great experience!
I always feel content when i leave her office.
So happy I landed with Dr Kempainen!
Dr. Astrid is AMAZING. First time meeting her and she never made me feel rushed and took the time to get to know me as a new patient.
Dr. Kempainen provided a caring, compassionate, open, knowledgeable and thorough experience. She was wonderful.