Quick answers
- Does David W. Hale Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David W. Hale Jr. 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 David W. Hale Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for David W. Hale Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David W. Hale Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1124139993. 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 David W. Hale Jr., 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 55 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)21 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)20 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Heart failure33%
Practice locations
Addresses where David W. Hale Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2000 Brookside DrKingsport, TN 37660 (423) 857‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David W. Hale Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, PC123 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Kingsport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kingsport, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124139993 |
| 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
- 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