Quick answers
- Does James R. Hensley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Hensley 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 James R. Hensley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 134 services for James R. Hensley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Hensley's NPI number?
- 1114475373. 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 James R. Hensley, 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 | 129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 134 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)16 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)15 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)13 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)12 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis65%
- Anxiety36%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where James R. Hensley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Hensley 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.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Hensley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 580‑5000
- 720 Malcolm BlvdValdese, NC 28690 (828) 874‑2251
- 810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 (828) 326‑3809
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Hensley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catawba Valley Medical Center104 clinicians in the group
- Morganton Anesthesia Partners, PLLC50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), North Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Morganton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morganton, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catawba Valley Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114475373 |
| 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