Quick answers
- Does Karl W. Hempel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl W. Hempel 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 Karl W. Hempel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 467 services for Karl W. Hempel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karl W. Hempel's NPI number?
- 1053814046. 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 Karl W. Hempel, 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 | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 467 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)255 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)54 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)52 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)37 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)13 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Karl W. Hempel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl W. Hempel 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.
- Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan HospitalStanford, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181315
- Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical CenterDanville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180048
- The James B Haggin Memorial HospitalHarrodsburg, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181302
Practice locations
Addresses where Karl W. Hempel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 53 Farra DrLancaster, KY 40444 (859) 792‑2124
- 640 E Lexington AveDanville, KY 40422 (859) 236‑3957
- 640 E Lexington Ave, Suite BDanville, KY 40422 (859) 239‑4950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karl W. Hempel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ephraim McDowell Health Resource Inc163 clinicians in the group
- Family Medicine Clinic of Danville, PSC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ephraim McDowell Health Resource Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053814046 |
| 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