Quick answers
- Does Gayle A. Pugh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gayle A. Pugh 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 Gayle A. Pugh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 121 Original Medicare patients and 554 services for Gayle A. Pugh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gayle A. Pugh's NPI number?
- 1184653354. 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 Gayle A. Pugh, 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 554 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)116 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)92 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)69 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)56 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)52 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 cholesterol62%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Gayle A. Pugh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gayle A. Pugh 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.
- CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial HospitalJasper, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450573
Practice locations
Addresses where Gayle A. Pugh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 35607 US Hwy 96 SBuna, TX 77612 (409) 994‑9323
- 35607 US Hwy 96sBuna, TX 77612
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184653354 |
| 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