Quick answers
- Does Jason B. Kihneman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jason B. Kihneman 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 Jason B. Kihneman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 1,837 services for Jason B. Kihneman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jason B. Kihneman's NPI number?
- 1154634988. 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 Jason B. Kihneman, 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 | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,837 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)479 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)273 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)142 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)124 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)124 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis62%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Hospitals where Jason B. Kihneman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jason B. Kihneman 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.
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Jason B. Kihneman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1940 Briarwood Dr, Suite AHickory, NC 28602 (828) 732‑5250
- 50 Macedonia Church Rd ATaylorsville, NC 28681 (828) 732‑5300
- 810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jason B. Kihneman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc135 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154634988 |
| 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